Force XP to use 256 colours 1

[AndyGroom]

I need to test some software I've written in an environment with a 256 colour screen, but XP only lets me choose between 32bit and 16bit despite the fact that 1600x1200x256 colours is a supported setting for my graphics card.

Does anyone know how to force XP to use 256 colours?

- Andy
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[stduc]

I think that's the default in safe mode. Not sure tho.

 

[bcastner]

Is 256 available under Display properties, Settings, Adapter, Display all modes?

 

[bcastner]

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...us/display_switch_to_256_colors.mspx?mfr=true

 

[Auger282]

ummmm you may want to use compatability mode on the exe to use 256.

"Run in 256

 

[AndyGroom]

Thanks, I didn't know about the "Compatibility mode", I was trying to do it via the Display properties > Appearance. Much appreciated.

- Andy
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