Okay, I posted here as a last result, but due to the utmost of irony I FINALLY figured this thing out after messing with it for a week (granted I just posted this tonight.) Here is how to fix it for anyone that needs to know through Google or whatever: 1. Open 32-bit or 64-bit Max 2. Change your preferences in Configure…
I have both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of 3DS Max 2009 on my system, yet ever since I installed them, the 64-bit version will not save the settings I input into the Viewport > Configure Driver options. Clearly you want to have them at 1024 and 512 with match bitmap as close as possible checked on for viewport glam... BUT…