Re: Changing screen resolution
- From: Bob I <birelan@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 06 Jun 2005 11:30:20 -0500
start program with a bat file and include the multires screen switch as part of the file
http://www.entechtaiwan.net/util/multires.shtm
Like this provided one
: batch file multires.exe /800,600,32 start /w iexplore.exe multires.exe /restore
For more examples and explanations, please refer to the documentation included with MultiRes.
Peter wrote:
Thanks gentlemen for your suggestions, I have tried compatibility mode but it just does not work, the programme works OK if I manually change the resolution but if I change the resolution in compatibility mode it appears in 256 colours but then fails when screen updating takes place with an out of memory message.
Thanks for your help
Peter
"Rock" <rock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:%2348a5QyZFHA.3808@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Peter wrote:
Hi guys,
My wife has been given a programme that she wants to use but it will only function with a screen resolution of 256 colours? I know I can change the resolution from the desktop but I would like some way of changing the resolution from within a shortcut to the programme, then some way of changing it back as the programme exits. Is this possible and if so how do I do it.
Many thanks
Peter
From XP's help and support files:
To switch your display to 256 colors:
Some games and other software programs require that your monitor be set to 256 colors, or they run better in 256 colors. Many of those programs will switch your monitor to 256 colors automatically when you start the program. For those that don't, follow the steps below if you want to switch the display temporarily while the game or program is running.
1. On your desktop or on the Start menu, right-click the game or other program that you want to run in 256 colors, and then click Properties.
2. Click the Compatibility tab.
3. Select the Run in 256 colors check box.
Notes
The screen will revert to your default color quality when you close the program.
Try switching to 256 colors if your software program shows the wrong color or the graphics redraw slowly.
If your software program appears in a small window in the center of your screen, you can increase its size by changing your screen resolution temporarily. Follow the procedure above, but in step 3 select the Run in 640x480 screen resolution check box. Your screen resolution will revert to its previous resolution when you close the program.
The Compatibility tab is available only for programs or games located on your computer's hard disk. It is not available if the program is stored on a floppy disk, compact disk, or a network.
-- Rock MS MVP Windows - Shell/User
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