Pinball Arcade Appears Dim with ATI All-In-Wonder Adapter (229159)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
This article was previously published under Q229159

SYMPTOMS

When you start Pinball Arcade after you upgrade to Windows 98 Second Edition, the game may not be displayed properly. It may appear dim, or darker than other programs on your computer.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you have an ATI All-In-Wonder video adapter installed, and your video adapter is configured to use a color palette of more than 256 colors.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, change your display settings to 256 colors:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display, and then click the Settings tab.
  3. In the Colors box, click 256 Colors, and then click OK.
  4. If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

MORE INFORMATION

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:7/25/2001
Keywords:kbdisplay kbHardware kbprb KB229159
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