I am trying to install an older video game (OLD ONE) for the kids that requires 256 colors. However in WinXP I dont get a choice for 8bit (256) only a choice for 16 and 32 bit colors. The game will not install unless the desktop is at 256 colors.
Any suggestions.
256 colors in WinXP
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XP doesn't officially support resolutions of less than 640x480 or color depths of less than 16K.
However if you go into the "Adapter" tab in Display properties, there should be a "List all modes" button. If you click on that, there should be a setting for 640x480 256 color.
There's also a way to force it in compatibility mode in the game's shortcut. Go here for details:
http://www.hickman.k12.tn.us/technology/oldgames.htm
HOWEVER if it's that old a game, don't be suprised if it still doesn't work properly under WinXP.
However if you go into the "Adapter" tab in Display properties, there should be a "List all modes" button. If you click on that, there should be a setting for 640x480 256 color.
There's also a way to force it in compatibility mode in the game's shortcut. Go here for details:
http://www.hickman.k12.tn.us/technology/oldgames.htm
HOWEVER if it's that old a game, don't be suprised if it still doesn't work properly under WinXP.
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