Uneven or Inconsistent Colors on or Around the Toolbars in Program or Explorer Windows (331507)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
This article was previously published under Q331507

SYMPTOMS

When you view program windows or Explorer windows, you may notice uneven or inconsistent colors on or around the toolbars. This issue may occur only when you view the screen from an angle.

CAUSE

This issue has been reported in connection with certain monitors when the Use Visual styles on windows and buttons check box is selected in the Performance Options dialog box.

This issue may be more noticeable when your Color quality is set to 16 bit in theDisplay Properties dialog box.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, clear the Use Visual styles on windows and buttons check box in the Performance Options dialog box. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
  2. Click the Advanced tab, and then under Performance, click Settings.
  3. Click the Visual Effects tab, click Custom, and then click to clear the Use Visual styles on windows and buttons check box.
  4. Click OK to close the Performance Options dialog box, and then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/27/2002
Keywords:kbprb KB331507
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