Works 2000: Text in the Works Task Launcher Is Unreadable (239199)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2000
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2000
This article was previously published under Q239199

SYMPTOMS

The text in the left pane of the History tab and the Tasks tab in the Microsoft Works 2000 Task Launcher may be unreadable.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Microsoft Windows color palette setting is set to 16 colors.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, increase the Windows color palette setting to 256 colors:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display.
  3. Click the Settings tab.
  4. In the Color Palette or Colors box, click 256 Colors.
  5. Click OK, and then click OK again.
  6. Close Control Panel.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/28/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbdisplay kbenv kbpending KB239199
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