It also includes methods for adjusting the color quality setting for Windows Vista and XP.
Navigate toAppearance and Personalization.
Don’t see it?
SelectChange display settingsfrom the left side of the window.
Use theAdvanced settingslink to kick off the display adapter’s prefs.
In theAdaptertab, openList All Modes.
Pick an option from the list.
ChooseOKto close that box, and then again to kill the adapter’s prefs.
Windows Vista
If you run Windows Vista, the process is a little different.
Go toStartand thenControl Panel.
Typepersonalizationin the search box after clickingStart.
ChoosePersonalizationfrom the list of results and then skip to Step 4.
If you’re viewing theClassic ViewofControl Panel, you won’t see this link.
Simply double-clickPersonalizationand proceed to Step 4.
Locate theColorsdrop-down box on the right-hand side of the window.
Under most circumstances, the best choice is the highest “bit” available.
Generally, this will be theHighest (32 bit)option.
Some types of software require the colors display setting to be set at a lower rate than suggested above.
If you receive errors when opening certain software titles, be sure to make any changes here as necessary.
SelectOKto confirm the changes.
If prompted, follow any additional on-screen directions.
Open Control Panel by going toStartand choosingControl Panel.
If you don’t see that option then it means you’re viewing Control Panel inClassic View.
OpenDisplayinstead, and then skip down to Step 4.
From the bottom of that screen, chooseDisplay.
Open theSettingstab in theDisplay Propertieswindow.
Locate theColor qualitydrop-down box on the right-hand side of the window.
Under most circumstances, the best choice is the highest “bit” available.
Generally, this will be theHighest (32 bit)option.
For multiple monitor setups, be sure to choose the right monitor from the monitor box above the options.
You’ll want to do thatbeforechanging the color quality tweaks.
Some types of software require the color quality tweaks to be set at a lower rate than suggested above.
If you notice errors when opening certain programs, be sure to make any necessary changes here.
SelectOKorApplyto confirm the changes.
If prompted, follow any additional on-screen directions.
Thecommandcontrol desktopcan be run fromCommand Promptor the Run dialog box to immediately open those configs.
