Changing to 256 Colors and 640x480 Display in Windows XP



Document ID: 98070584

 

Posted Date: 2002-06-20

 

Last Updated: 2002-06-20

 

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Issue

Windows XP does not support a color resolution of 256 colors or a screen resolution of 640x480 in Display Properties as was available in earlier versions of Windows.

Symptom:
Some legacy programs that require 256 colors or 640x480 screen resolution will not run under Windows XP

Resolution

Complete the following procedure to enable a program to run in these settings with Windows XP.

  1. Close all programs and windows and return to the desktop.
  2. Navigate to the shortcut used to start the program.
  3. Right-click the shortcut and choose Properties from the menu that appears.
  4. In the window that opens, select the Compatibility tab.
  5. Under the Display Settings heading, locate "Run In 256 Colors" and "Run In 640 x 480 Screen Resolution".
  6. Ensure that a checkmark(s) is/are) in the box for "Run In 256 Colors" and "Run In 640 x 480 Screen Resolution".
  7. Click OK.
  8. Launch the program.

    NOTE: When the program closes, Windows® will reset to the previous display settings.
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