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07-09-2008, 12:09 AM
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Stuck at 16 color ?
My computers color is horrible now after I deleted something from add/remove program in control panel, I can't remember what It was but now I can't change It back to true color. Ii've seen similar problems like this here but none of them seemed to help me. I've download everest to see Ifmy Information can help you help me solve the problem .
Field Value
Computer
Operating System Microsoft Windows ME
OS Service Pack -
DirectX 4.07.01.3000 (DirectX 7.1)
Motherboard
CPU Type AMD K6-2, 380 MHz (4 x 95)
Motherboard Name Compaq Compaq PC
Motherboard Chipset SiS 530
System Memory 251 MB (SDRAM)
BIOS Type Compaq (05/25/99)
Communication Port Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port Printer Port (LPT1)
Display
Video Adapter Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA)
3D Accelerator SiS 86C306
Monitor AL1706 [NoDB] (L460C1484045)
Multimedia
Audio Adapter ESS Technology ES1938/ES1941/ES1946 Solo-1(E) AudioDrive
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07-09-2008, 02:10 AM
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Re: Stuck at 16 color ?
You need to install new video driver. What is your Compaq model?
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07-09-2008, 02:27 AM
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Re: Stuck at 16 color ?
Quote:
Originally Posted by broni
You need to install new video driver. What is your Compaq model?
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How do I find that out ?
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07-09-2008, 02:29 AM
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Re: Stuck at 16 color ?
Nothing on the front panel of your computer?
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07-09-2008, 02:32 AM
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Re: Stuck at 16 color ?
Nope , looked everywhere and I don't see a thing.
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07-09-2008, 02:44 AM
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Re: Stuck at 16 color ?
I'm not familiar with Windows ME, but let's see, if Belarc: Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit will find anything.
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07-09-2008, 02:53 AM
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Re: Stuck at 16 color ?
I downloaded It and got my computer's Information do you need me to post it ?
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07-09-2008, 02:56 AM
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Re: Stuck at 16 color ?
Is Compaq model listed?
Also, look what it says under "Display" section.
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07-09-2008, 03:02 AM
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Re: Stuck at 16 color ?
I don't see compaq model but I see system model. I don't know If this will help !
System Model:
Compaq Compaq PC
Enclosure Type: Mini-Tower
Main Circuit Board b:
Board: Compaq 05E4h
Bus Clock: 95 megahertz
BIOS: Compaq 686U2 05/25/99
Display:
Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA) [Display adapter]
ACR AL1706 [Monitor] (17.1"vis, s/n L460C1484045, February 2007)
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07-09-2008, 03:16 AM
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Re: Stuck at 16 color ?
Try here: SiS SiS530 Video driver
Be careful. When you go there, do NOT click on "Free driver scan", but wait (the is a countdown) until download code will appear:

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