External monitors no longer working after todays update!

MacBookPro4,1 I always use an external monitor. After the updated rebooted the MBP the external screen does not get recognized.
HELP!

I answered this question on my own. I was able to utilize Pacifist and reinstalling the video card drivers and display profiles. Now everything works as it should.

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