ubuntu 10.04 and nvidia-current 195.36.24 start in low resolution mode

[user1]

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> I am wondering if user1 opened "NVidia X Server Settings" from the 'K'
> -> 'Applications' -> 'System' menu or... opened a console and typed
> 'sudo nvidia-settings', made appropriate changes for settings, then

First I right clicked on the desktop and choose: 'Unlock Widgets'

Then I opened the K Menu, searched for nvidia and then I dragged "NVidia 
X Server Settings" onto the KDE desktop - then I open it from here.

Also the 'sudo nvidia-settings' option works for me.