Plus! 98: Desktop Theme Screen Savers Are Grainy or Washed Out (187359)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Plus! 98
This article was previously published under Q187359

SYMPTOMS

Some of the screen savers associated with the Desktop Themes included in Plus! 98 may appear to be very grainy or washed out.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are using a desktop theme designed for a High Color (16-bit) palette, and your display settings are set to use a 256 color palette.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, set your color palette to High Color (16-bit). 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. In the Colors box, click High Color (16-bit), and then click OK.
  5. Click "Restart the computer with the new color settings," and then click OK.
  6. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

MORE INFORMATION

The following desktop themes (and their associated screen savers) included in Plus! 98 are designed for a High Color (16-bit) palette:

  • Corbis Photography
  • Falling Leaves
  • Fashion
  • Geometry
  • Horror Channel
  • PhotoDisc
  • Rock-n-Roll
  • Science Fiction
  • Windows 98
  • World Traveler
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbdisplay kbprb KB187359
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