System reverts to VGA display after screen saver

Have to restart computer to find proper display, W2040.
Is there a way to set the type of display?

1. Un-Schedule Shut Down and/or Sleep.
2. Set computer Sleep to Never
3. Only Sleep the computer from the Apple Menu when your done for the day.
4. Only Shut Down the computer from the Apple Menu when your not going to use if for more than 2 days.

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