Q46792: _setvideomode Resets the Palette

Article: Q46792
Product(s): See article
Version(s): 5.10
Operating System(s): MS-DOS
Keyword(s): ENDUSER | S_QuickC _remapallpalette _remappalette | mspl13_c
Last Modified: 25-JUL-1989

The Microsoft C function _setvideomode resets the palette to the
default palette colors each time it is called. Therefore, remapping
the color palette in C lasts only as long as the video mode remains
active.

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