problems with the display color

Hello, i am trying to fix a computer here but now when i try changing the
color settings there it only has 2 color opetions. one of the option is 2
color and the other is 16 color so there isn't much for color now. The
computer has been reformatted and this is the first time this has happened.
how would i correct this problem so it is back up to something like 250 or
so colors?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Gidget

In device manager, what is the description for the video display adapter
card? If it's standard VGA or something like that, then you need to find
and install the correct video display adapter card drivers, probably from
the original CD supplied with the machine, or from the www site of the video
display adapter card manufacturer.
--
Jeff Richards
MS MVP (Windows - Shell/User)
"Bubbles" wrote in message
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Hello, i am trying to fix a computer here but now when i try changing the
color settings there it only has 2 color opetions. one of the option is 2
color and the other is 16 color so there isn't much for color now. The
computer has been reformatted and this is the first time this has
happened.
how would i correct this problem so it is back up to something like 250 or
so colors?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Gidget

When the correct screen resolution (screen area) or the right number of
colors are not available choices in display properties, settings tab, then
it is a good bet you do not have the right driver installed for your display
adapter. The display adapter in your PC is either a video card or a display
chipset on the motherboard.

If you received a CD or floppy disks with drivers along with your PC, see if
they contain a display adapter driver and install it using: control panel,
system, device manager, display adapter.

If you know what display adapter your PC has but you have no disks, use
www.google.com to track down the correct driver on the internet.

If you do not know what display adapter your PC uses, you can go to a MS-DOS
prompt and type: Debug and hit enter. The screen will display a
flashing prompt next to a - sign. Type: DC000:35 (DC000:50 may also work)
and hit enter. The name and possibly model of your display adapter should
appear on the right hand side of the screen. To quit Debug, type Q and hit
enter. If Debug is not helpful, you can try this program: Advanced PCI
Info, available at: http://www.upsystems.com.ua/support/alexmina/ If all
else fails, you will have to remove the computer case. Look at where the
monitor plugs into the back of the case and then check that location inside
the case. If there is a card there, you obviously have a video card and if
not, you have on board graphics. Write down any information displayed on
either the card or the chipset on the motherboard. Then use www.google.com
to search for the information. Do not include all the data you found in one
search message--search on each piece individually. If you include all the
information at once, you might not get a hit.

I have found that a video card will generally have to be removed in order to
see the information. Be careful of static electricity as it can fry
components. Before touching anything in the computer case (the cord is
unplugged, right?), ground yourself to the case by touching it. Don't work
on carpeting since shuffling your feet on it can generate static electricity
after you grounded yourself. Remove the one screw that holds the card in
place and using a rocking motion (left to right and back), pull the card
straight out.

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Regards

Ron Badour, MS MVP Windows 98
Tips: http://home.satx.rr.com/badour
Knowledge Base Info:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?pr=kbinfo

"Bubbles" wrote in message
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Hello, i am trying to fix a computer here but now when i try changing the
color settings there it only has 2 color opetions. one of the option is 2
color and the other is 16 color so there isn't much for color now. The
computer has been reformatted and this is the first time this has
happened.
how would i correct this problem so it is back up to something like 250 or
so colors?
Thanks in advance for your help.

Gidget