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Why are My Tools Rosette and Program background screen flashing different colors?

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Why are My Tools Rosette and Program background screen flashing different colors?

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This occurs on a computer who’s display (video) drivers are set for only 256 colors. The default graphics in PNR for Windows use more than 256 colors. When Windows is set for only 256 colors and you are using graphics which require more, Windows will try and swap around all the colors in an ineffectual attempt to simulate more than 256 colors. This is called Palette switching. This palette switching can slow down your system. On a modern computer (66MHZ or better) you may actually speed up the system by selecting a higher resolution. There are two solutions for this color flashing problem: A: Change your video display driver to more than 256 colors (if possible). In Windows 95/98 click on Start – Settings – Control Panel. Then double click on the icon that says display. A box will pop up that says ‘Display Properties’ click on the tab that says ‘Settings.’ On this screen there is an area that says ‘Color Palette.’ In the drop down box there change it from ‘256 color’ to ‘High Color (16

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