Golf 98/99: High-Resolution Golf Courses Require 16-bit Color (184966)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Golf 1998 Edition 1.0
  • Microsoft Golf 1999 Edition 1.0
This article was previously published under Q184966

SUMMARY

To use the high-resolution golf courses when you play Microsoft Golf , you must install a display adapter that supports 16-bit color (High Color) in your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

When you start Golf, the program automatically attempts to switch your computer's display settings to 800 x 600 screen resolution and 16-bit High Color. If your display adapter cannot dynamically switch display settings, you may experience problems such as a black screen.

To prevent these problems, configure your display settings to match those used by Golf before you start Golf. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display.
  3. Click the Settings tab.
  4. Move the Display Area slider to the 800 x 600 position.
  5. In the Color Palette box, click High Color (16-bit).
  6. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, do so.
If High Color (16-bit) is not an available selection in the Color Palette box, contact your hardware manufacturer to inquire if an updated video driver that supports a 16-bit color palette is available for your video adapter.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/6/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kbhowto KB184966
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