Microsoft Plus! Detects 16-Color Palette as 256 Colors
  
PSS ID Number: Q132869
Article last modified on 08-28-1995
 
95
 
WINDOWS
 

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The information in this article applies to:
 
 - Microsoft Windows 95 Preview Program
 - Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
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SYMPTOMS
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When you install Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 on a computer using a 16-
color video driver, you receive the following message:
 
   Because your display is currently set to 256 colors, Setup will install
   only the 256-color desktop themes. If your display can be reconfigured
   for more colors, you might also want to install the high-color themes.
   Install high-color themes too?
 
CAUSE
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Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95 detects only that you are not using a High
Color device and displays the message stated above.
 
RESOLUTION
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Do not install the Visual Enhancements components on a computer with a 16-
color palette. The desktop themes are designed for use on a computer using
256 or more colors.
 
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Plus! for Windows
95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
 
KBCategory: kbsetup kbdisplay
KBSubcategory: wpp95 win95 winplus windrvr
Additional reference words: 95
 
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