Windows Media Player Resolution?

I am running windows 98. I have the latest version of Windows Media Player
for Win 98. The resolution in my display folder is set to 16 bit because of
a new printer I installed. Is this affecting the resolution of my media
player? The reason I ask is because I subscribe to mlb.tv to watch baseball
but the screen is so dark, it's hard to see what's going on. Is this a
control panel issue? Monitor? Video Card? Windows?
--
Thanks for taking the time.

The resolution in Display will affect all of Windows and any applications,
select a higher resolution and apply it.

If you are unable to get/apply any higher resolutions you need to reinstall your
video chip/adapter drivers. Your best bet is to go to the device manufacturers
site and download/install the latest updated drivers per their instructions.

If you do not know the make/model of your video chip/adapter,
download/install/run the free Everest Home Edition to help identify it:
http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en



If that doesn't identify it properly you will need to remove the cover from the
case and physically look at the chip/adapter for any identifying names or
numbers. If you need to access the chip/adapter this way, make sure you keep one
hand on the case to keep any static buildup from causing any damage by arcing
from your body to anything in the case.

Once you have any identifying names/numbers, go to the manufacturers site for
the latest updated drivers. If you need further assistance, post back with
any/all new info you have.


--

Brian A. Sesko
{ MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



"Larry" wrote in message
...
I am running windows 98. I have the latest version of Windows Media Player
for Win 98. The resolution in my display folder is set to 16 bit because of
a new printer I installed. Is this affecting the resolution of my media
player? The reason I ask is because I subscribe to mlb.tv to watch baseball
but the screen is so dark, it's hard to see what's going on. Is this a
control panel issue? Monitor? Video Card? Windows?
--
Thanks for taking the time.

I would be very surprised if you could tell the difference between 16-bit
and 32-bit display resolution, especially with streamed video. If other
images and the normal desktop are bright enough to use, then you should
contact your subscription service for advice on adjusting the brightness of
the received images.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Larry" wrote in message
...
I am running windows 98. I have the latest version of Windows Media Player
for Win 98. The resolution in my display folder is set to 16 bit because
of
a new printer I installed. Is this affecting the resolution of my media
player? The reason I ask is because I subscribe to mlb.tv to watch
baseball
but the screen is so dark, it's hard to see what's going on. Is this a
control panel issue? Monitor? Video Card? Windows?
--
Thanks for taking the time.

I downloaded the Everest Home Edition, but I am not sure if my chipset is
still supported by Intel. It wasn't listed. Also, the other images besides
from mlb.tv are darker than normal. I wonder if there's a way to adjust the
brightness or quality of the resolution. When I choose a higher resolution
that's not 16 bit or 24 bit, the computer restarts in safe mode and the
colors appear distorted.

"Brian A." wrote:

The resolution in Display will affect all of Windows and any applications,
select a higher resolution and apply it.

If you are unable to get/apply any higher resolutions you need to reinstall your
video chip/adapter drivers. Your best bet is to go to the device manufacturers
site and download/install the latest updated drivers per their instructions.

If you do not know the make/model of your video chip/adapter,
download/install/run the free Everest Home Edition to help identify it:
http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en



If that doesn't identify it properly you will need to remove the cover from the
case and physically look at the chip/adapter for any identifying names or
numbers. If you need to access the chip/adapter this way, make sure you keep one
hand on the case to keep any static buildup from causing any damage by arcing
from your body to anything in the case.

Once you have any identifying names/numbers, go to the manufacturers site for
the latest updated drivers. If you need further assistance, post back with
any/all new info you have.


--

Brian A. Sesko
{ MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



"Larry" wrote in message
...
I am running windows 98. I have the latest version of Windows Media Player
for Win 98. The resolution in my display folder is set to 16 bit because of
a new printer I installed. Is this affecting the resolution of my media
player? The reason I ask is because I subscribe to mlb.tv to watch baseball
but the screen is so dark, it's hard to see what's going on. Is this a
control panel issue? Monitor? Video Card? Windows?
--
Thanks for taking the time.

That's jus it, all the other images, pictures, desktop backgrounds, etc. are
way too dark. Very difficult to see. Could it be a monitor issue? Maybe
video card?

"Jeff Richards" wrote:

I would be very surprised if you could tell the difference between 16-bit
and 32-bit display resolution, especially with streamed video. If other
images and the normal desktop are bright enough to use, then you should
contact your subscription service for advice on adjusting the brightness of
the received images.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Larry" wrote in message
...
I am running windows 98. I have the latest version of Windows Media Player
for Win 98. The resolution in my display folder is set to 16 bit because
of
a new printer I installed. Is this affecting the resolution of my media
player? The reason I ask is because I subscribe to mlb.tv to watch
baseball
but the screen is so dark, it's hard to see what's going on. Is this a
control panel issue? Monitor? Video Card? Windows?
--
Thanks for taking the time.

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=127139
Troubleshooting Video Problems in Windows

"START, Run, MSConfig, Advanced button". If checked, then uncheck "VGA
640x480x16", & reboot.

"Control Panel, Display, Settings tab". Select as you wish from the
Colors dropdown menu & the Size slider. Really, you should need nothing
higher than "High Color (16 bit)", for speed/resource considerations.

If you move the Screen Area slider to 1024x768 there, be sure to click
the Advanced button, & select Large fonts.

Try to get your colors/size at least twice that way. If it continues to
fail, you may need to reinstall your Monitor or Display Adapter...

For the Monitor...
(1) Boot to Safe Mode
(Hold F5 as you boot or CTRL for the Startup Menu)
(2) "START, Settings, Control Panel, System, Device Manager tab"
(3) Open the Monitors branch, & Remove all entries.

Perhaps, FIRST, even in Normal Mode, note what is installed
similar to below for the Adapter. That is...
(a) D-Clk the monitor there for Properties, Driver tab.
(b) Click the Update Driver button, then "Next".
(c) Bolt "Display a list...", & click "Next".
(d) Bolt "Show all hardware".
Examine the two panes to see what is currently installed.
That is likely what you wish to end up with, after step (4).

(4) Boot to Normal Mode.

Hopefully, it will be rediscovered & installed. Then, if still
necessary, here is the rigmarole of the Display Adapter...

.......Quote..........
The first thing to do is to remove the video adapter you have
installed. Right-click on the desktop; choose "Properties" from the
drop-down menu; select "Settings;" click on the "Advanced" button; and
click on "Adapter". An adapter is a program that tells Windows how to
deal with a specific video card. Make note of the adapter that is
currently installed. Then, change the adapter to "Standard Display
Adapter (VGA)" and restart the system.

[That is: Click "Change, Next, bolt 'Display a List...', Next, bolt
'Show all hardware', scroll left pane to top, select '(Standard display
types)', select 'Standard Display Adapter (VGA)' in right pane, click
'Next'"... PCR]

This will remove the current adapter and replace it with a generic VGA
adapter that works with all video cards. You will not like VGA because
it supports only 16 colors, but the purpose of installing it is to get
rid of whatever was there before.

Next, return to the adapter screen and install an adapter that matches
your video card. This may or may not be the adapter that you are
using now. Examine the materials you received with your computer to
see if they include a CD-ROM or floppy disk that contains the correct
video adapter. Or go to the Gateway website and see if they have an
adapter for you to download. Or check the website of the company that
made your video card.

Bill Starbuck (MVP)
.......End....of quote....

Also...
..........Quote................
To identify your video adapter correctly, download and run either the
Everest or Aida32 utility, available he
http://aumha.org/freeware/freeware.php#everest

Once you have identified the display adapter, go to the manufacturer's
web site and download the correct driver for you operating
system....(such as) Windows 98/98SE.
--
Glen Ventura, MS MVP Shell/User, A+
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
.........EOQ....................


--
Thanks or Good Luck,
There may be humor in this post, and,
Naturally, you will not sue,
should things get worse after this,
PCR

"Larry" wrote in message
...
| I am running windows 98. I have the latest version of Windows Media
Player
| for Win 98. The resolution in my display folder is set to 16 bit
because of
| a new printer I installed. Is this affecting the resolution of my
media
| player? The reason I ask is because I subscribe to mlb.tv to watch
baseball
| but the screen is so dark, it's hard to see what's going on. Is this
a
| control panel issue? Monitor? Video Card? Windows?
| --
| Thanks for taking the time.

Please post the Everest results in this thread.

To find the Everest info you need to post, run the Everest program, and click
the + sign next to Computer on the left side of your screen then click Summary.

Then Right click the information on the *right* side of your screen and select
Copy. You can then paste the information in Notepad or paste it directly to this
newsgroup.

Everest will tell you a lot about what's inside your PC. In addition to telling
us the *Brand and Model Number* of your computer, please post back the
information Everest reports for your:

Motherboard

CPU

Chipset

Display PCI/AGP Video

Display GPU

This information will assist us in finding the correct video drivers, and
directing you to the video card manufacturer's website so you can download and
install them.

*** IMPORTANT *** Remember to tell us the *Brand and Model Number* of your
computer which is printed on your PC case or is listed in the manual that came
with your computer.

--

Brian A. Sesko
{ MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



"Larry" wrote in message
...
I downloaded the Everest Home Edition, but I am not sure if my chipset is
still supported by Intel. It wasn't listed. Also, the other images besides
from mlb.tv are darker than normal. I wonder if there's a way to adjust the
brightness or quality of the resolution. When I choose a higher resolution
that's not 16 bit or 24 bit, the computer restarts in safe mode and the
colors appear distorted.

"Brian A." wrote:

The resolution in Display will affect all of Windows and any applications,
select a higher resolution and apply it.

If you are unable to get/apply any higher resolutions you need to reinstall
your
video chip/adapter drivers. Your best bet is to go to the device
manufacturers
site and download/install the latest updated drivers per their instructions.

If you do not know the make/model of your video chip/adapter,
download/install/run the free Everest Home Edition to help identify it:
http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en



If that doesn't identify it properly you will need to remove the cover from
the
case and physically look at the chip/adapter for any identifying names or
numbers. If you need to access the chip/adapter this way, make sure you keep
one
hand on the case to keep any static buildup from causing any damage by arcing
from your body to anything in the case.

Once you have any identifying names/numbers, go to the manufacturers site
for
the latest updated drivers. If you need further assistance, post back with
any/all new info you have.


--

Brian A. Sesko
{ MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



"Larry" wrote in message
...
I am running windows 98. I have the latest version of Windows Media Player
for Win 98. The resolution in my display folder is set to 16 bit because
of
a new printer I installed. Is this affecting the resolution of my media
player? The reason I ask is because I subscribe to mlb.tv to watch
baseball
but the screen is so dark, it's hard to see what's going on. Is this a
control panel issue? Monitor? Video Card? Windows?
--
Thanks for taking the time.

Brian,
Here's the information I got from Everest. The brand of computer I have is
Voxon but I don't think they still make computers.

Field Value
CPU Type Intel Pentium II, 350 MHz (3.5 x 100)
Field Value
Motherboard Name QDI BrillianX I (3 ISA, 4 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM)
Field Value
Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX
Device Description Device Type
Intel i740 Video Adapter
Device Description Device Type
Intel i740 3D Accelerator
Device Description
AGP 2x: Intel i740 [A-2]
Field Value
Graphics Processor Properties
Video Adapter Intel i740 [A-2]
GPU Code Name i740
PCI Device 8086 / 7800
Transistors 3.5 million
Process Technology 0.35u
Bus Type AGP 2x
Memory Size 8 MB
GPU Clock 66 MHz
RAMDAC Clock 220 MHz
Pixel Pipelines 1
TMU Per Pipeline 1
Vertex Shaders Not Supported
Pixel Shaders Not Supported
DirectX Hardware Support DirectX v6.0
Pixel Fillrate 66 MPixel/s
Texel Fillrate 66 MTexel/s

Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type SDR
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz
Effective Clock 100 MHz
Bandwidth 800 MB/s

Graphics Processor Manufacturer
Company Name Intel Corporation
Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/chipsets.htm
Driver Download http://support.intel.com/support/graphics


"Brian A." wrote:

Please post the Everest results in this thread.

To find the Everest info you need to post, run the Everest program, and click
the + sign next to Computer on the left side of your screen then click Summary.

Then Right click the information on the *right* side of your screen and select
Copy. You can then paste the information in Notepad or paste it directly to this
newsgroup.

Everest will tell you a lot about what's inside your PC. In addition to telling
us the *Brand and Model Number* of your computer, please post back the
information Everest reports for your:

Motherboard

CPU

Chipset

Display PCI/AGP Video

Display GPU

This information will assist us in finding the correct video drivers, and
directing you to the video card manufacturer's website so you can download and
install them.

*** IMPORTANT *** Remember to tell us the *Brand and Model Number* of your
computer which is printed on your PC case or is listed in the manual that came
with your computer.

--

Brian A. Sesko
{ MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



"Larry" wrote in message
...
I downloaded the Everest Home Edition, but I am not sure if my chipset is
still supported by Intel. It wasn't listed. Also, the other images besides
from mlb.tv are darker than normal. I wonder if there's a way to adjust the
brightness or quality of the resolution. When I choose a higher resolution
that's not 16 bit or 24 bit, the computer restarts in safe mode and the
colors appear distorted.

"Brian A." wrote:

The resolution in Display will affect all of Windows and any applications,
select a higher resolution and apply it.

If you are unable to get/apply any higher resolutions you need to reinstall
your
video chip/adapter drivers. Your best bet is to go to the device
manufacturers
site and download/install the latest updated drivers per their instructions.

If you do not know the make/model of your video chip/adapter,
download/install/run the free Everest Home Edition to help identify it:
http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en



If that doesn't identify it properly you will need to remove the cover from
the
case and physically look at the chip/adapter for any identifying names or
numbers. If you need to access the chip/adapter this way, make sure you keep
one
hand on the case to keep any static buildup from causing any damage by arcing
from your body to anything in the case.

Once you have any identifying names/numbers, go to the manufacturers site
for
the latest updated drivers. If you need further assistance, post back with
any/all new info you have.


--

Brian A. Sesko
{ MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



"Larry" wrote in message
...
I am running windows 98. I have the latest version of Windows Media Player
for Win 98. The resolution in my display folder is set to 16 bit because
of
a new printer I installed. Is this affecting the resolution of my media
player? The reason I ask is because I subscribe to mlb.tv to watch
baseball
but the screen is so dark, it's hard to see what's going on. Is this a
control panel issue? Monitor? Video Card? Windows?
--
Thanks for taking the time.

First I suggest trying to update the driver from Device Manager.
Right click MyComputer click Properties Device Manager tab
Click the + next to Display Adapters
Double click the listed adapter to open it's properties
Click the Driver tab Update Driver button Next button
Do not search for a better driver, put a tic next to Display a list of all
drivers....... and click Next
If your driver is in the list of compatible drivers, select it and click Next.
If your driver is not in the list of compatible drivers put a tic next to Show
all Hardware, if it is listed in Intel select it and click Next.

If it was not found:
Try QDI's support site for the BrilliantX 1 mobo:
http://www.qdigrp.com/qdisite/eng/index.htm

Also try Intel's for the 440BX chipset or the 740 graphics accelerator:
http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scri...ort_Intel.aspx

Download/Install the drivers per the manufacturers instructions.


--

Brian A. Sesko
{ MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



"Larry" wrote in message
...
Brian,
Here's the information I got from Everest. The brand of computer I have is
Voxon but I don't think they still make computers.

Field Value
CPU Type Intel Pentium II, 350 MHz (3.5 x 100)
Field Value
Motherboard Name QDI BrillianX I (3 ISA, 4 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM)
Field Value
Motherboard Chipset Intel 82440BX
Device Description Device Type
Intel i740 Video Adapter
Device Description Device Type
Intel i740 3D Accelerator
Device Description
AGP 2x: Intel i740 [A-2]
Field Value
Graphics Processor Properties
Video Adapter Intel i740 [A-2]
GPU Code Name i740
PCI Device 8086 / 7800
Transistors 3.5 million
Process Technology 0.35u
Bus Type AGP 2x
Memory Size 8 MB
GPU Clock 66 MHz
RAMDAC Clock 220 MHz
Pixel Pipelines 1
TMU Per Pipeline 1
Vertex Shaders Not Supported
Pixel Shaders Not Supported
DirectX Hardware Support DirectX v6.0
Pixel Fillrate 66 MPixel/s
Texel Fillrate 66 MTexel/s

Memory Bus Properties
Bus Type SDR
Bus Width 64-bit
Real Clock 100 MHz
Effective Clock 100 MHz
Bandwidth 800 MB/s

Graphics Processor Manufacturer
Company Name Intel Corporation
Product Information http://www.intel.com/products/browse/chipsets.htm
Driver Download http://support.intel.com/support/graphics


"Brian A." wrote:

Please post the Everest results in this thread.

To find the Everest info you need to post, run the Everest program, and
click
the + sign next to Computer on the left side of your screen then click
Summary.

Then Right click the information on the *right* side of your screen and
select
Copy. You can then paste the information in Notepad or paste it directly to
this
newsgroup.

Everest will tell you a lot about what's inside your PC. In addition to
telling
us the *Brand and Model Number* of your computer, please post back the
information Everest reports for your:

Motherboard

CPU

Chipset

Display PCI/AGP Video

Display GPU

This information will assist us in finding the correct video drivers, and
directing you to the video card manufacturer's website so you can download
and
install them.

*** IMPORTANT *** Remember to tell us the *Brand and Model Number* of your
computer which is printed on your PC case or is listed in the manual that
came
with your computer.

--

Brian A. Sesko
{ MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



"Larry" wrote in message
...
I downloaded the Everest Home Edition, but I am not sure if my chipset is
still supported by Intel. It wasn't listed. Also, the other images besides
from mlb.tv are darker than normal. I wonder if there's a way to adjust
the
brightness or quality of the resolution. When I choose a higher resolution
that's not 16 bit or 24 bit, the computer restarts in safe mode and the
colors appear distorted.

"Brian A." wrote:

The resolution in Display will affect all of Windows and any applications,
select a higher resolution and apply it.

If you are unable to get/apply any higher resolutions you need to
reinstall
your
video chip/adapter drivers. Your best bet is to go to the device
manufacturers
site and download/install the latest updated drivers per their
instructions.

If you do not know the make/model of your video chip/adapter,
download/install/run the free Everest Home Edition to help identify it:
http://www.lavalys.com/products.php?lang=en



If that doesn't identify it properly you will need to remove the cover
from
the
case and physically look at the chip/adapter for any identifying names or
numbers. If you need to access the chip/adapter this way, make sure you
keep
one
hand on the case to keep any static buildup from causing any damage by
arcing
from your body to anything in the case.

Once you have any identifying names/numbers, go to the manufacturers site
for
the latest updated drivers. If you need further assistance, post back with
any/all new info you have.


--

Brian A. Sesko
{ MS MVP_Shell/User }
Conflicts start where information lacks.
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://basconotw.mvps.org/



"Larry" wrote in message
...
I am running windows 98. I have the latest version of Windows Media
Player
for Win 98. The resolution in my display folder is set to 16 bit
because
of
a new printer I installed. Is this affecting the resolution of my media
player? The reason I ask is because I subscribe to mlb.tv to watch
baseball
but the screen is so dark, it's hard to see what's going on. Is this a
control panel issue? Monitor? Video Card? Windows?
--
Thanks for taking the time.

What happens if you turn the monitor brightness up?
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Larry" wrote in message
...
That's jus it, all the other images, pictures, desktop backgrounds, etc.
are
way too dark. Very difficult to see. Could it be a monitor issue? Maybe
video card?