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Cannot upgrade my color quality to 16-bit
I'm not computer savvy at all, but I do know the procedure to update it. I'm
trying to use some new software that requires 16-bit color. Mine has been set at 8-bit (low) since my husband reinstalled XP (after many, many problems with it from the time we got it a year ago.) Adjusting the resolution is wierd too and was hard to figure out (not standard procedure). We don't even have an option to upgrade the color quality. I've tried all the troubleshooting things and am ready to tear my hair out. Help. |
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Cannot upgrade my color quality to 16-bit
You normally update the video adapter drivers to get better resolution and
color settings. You must know the name of the video adapter. You can do this by using Belarc Advisor. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html Once you know the name of the video adapter, then you can go to the manufacturer's web site and find the drivers you require. If the video adapter is a built-in, you should go the computer manufacturer's web site to get the video adapter's drivers. Good Luck -- William "hb93" wrote in message ... I'm not computer savvy at all, but I do know the procedure to update it. I'm trying to use some new software that requires 16-bit color. Mine has been set at 8-bit (low) since my husband reinstalled XP (after many, many problems with it from the time we got it a year ago.) Adjusting the resolution is wierd too and was hard to figure out (not standard procedure). We don't even have an option to upgrade the color quality. I've tried all the troubleshooting things and am ready to tear my hair out. Help. |
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Cannot upgrade my color quality to 16-bit
hb93 wrote:
I'm not computer savvy at all, but I do know the procedure to update it. I'm trying to use some new software that requires 16-bit color. Mine has been set at 8-bit (low) since my husband reinstalled XP (after many, many problems with it from the time we got it a year ago.) Adjusting the resolution is wierd too and was hard to figure out (not standard procedure). We don't even have an option to upgrade the color quality. I've tried all the troubleshooting things and am ready to tear my hair out. Help. And does "everything" include installing the graphics adapter driver (which should have been the *FIRST* thing you should have done)? -- Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for sprinkling on salads. |
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Cannot upgrade my color quality to 16-bit
The same thing happened to me on my Dell. After a virus or something hosed
up my system and reinstalled XP Pro. My resolution and color quality were at bare minimum and wouldn't change, along with various other problems. I called Dell support and they sent me 2 CD's (Priority mail at no charge, less than 48 hrs). After running the 2 CD's, everything was back to normal. I'd be lying if I said I understood what happened, but it worked. Whatever company made your computer probably has something similar. Good luck: Tom "hb93" wrote in message ... I'm not computer savvy at all, but I do know the procedure to update it. I'm trying to use some new software that requires 16-bit color. Mine has been set at 8-bit (low) since my husband reinstalled XP (after many, many problems with it from the time we got it a year ago.) Adjusting the resolution is wierd too and was hard to figure out (not standard procedure). We don't even have an option to upgrade the color quality. I've tried all the troubleshooting things and am ready to tear my hair out. Help. |
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Cannot upgrade my color quality to 16-bit
Thank you very much. My husband came home and said about the same
thing--without all the helpful details of how to go about it. I'll try it. HB "WTC" wrote: You normally update the video adapter drivers to get better resolution and color settings. You must know the name of the video adapter. You can do this by using Belarc Advisor. http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html Once you know the name of the video adapter, then you can go to the manufacturer's web site and find the drivers you require. If the video adapter is a built-in, you should go the computer manufacturer's web site to get the video adapter's drivers. Good Luck -- William "hb93" wrote in message ... I'm not computer savvy at all, but I do know the procedure to update it. I'm trying to use some new software that requires 16-bit color. Mine has been set at 8-bit (low) since my husband reinstalled XP (after many, many problems with it from the time we got it a year ago.) Adjusting the resolution is wierd too and was hard to figure out (not standard procedure). We don't even have an option to upgrade the color quality. I've tried all the troubleshooting things and am ready to tear my hair out. Help. |
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Cannot upgrade my color quality to 16-bit
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it. Chat rooms like this restore my faith
in humanity! I have NO faith in technology. lol "Thomas Ponta" wrote: The same thing happened to me on my Dell. After a virus or something hosed up my system and reinstalled XP Pro. My resolution and color quality were at bare minimum and wouldn't change, along with various other problems. I called Dell support and they sent me 2 CD's (Priority mail at no charge, less than 48 hrs). After running the 2 CD's, everything was back to normal. I'd be lying if I said I understood what happened, but it worked. Whatever company made your computer probably has something similar. Good luck: Tom "hb93" wrote in message ... I'm not computer savvy at all, but I do know the procedure to update it. I'm trying to use some new software that requires 16-bit color. Mine has been set at 8-bit (low) since my husband reinstalled XP (after many, many problems with it from the time we got it a year ago.) Adjusting the resolution is wierd too and was hard to figure out (not standard procedure). We don't even have an option to upgrade the color quality. I've tried all the troubleshooting things and am ready to tear my hair out. Help. |
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