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Q139163: World Atlas 1996: Incorrect Resolution Requirements on Package

Article: Q139163
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfaq
Last Modified: 07-MAY-1999

1996
WINDOWS
kbusage kbsetup kbenv kbgraphic kbprb kbfaq

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Encarta 96 World Atlas for Windows 
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SUMMARY
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The system requirement information located on the side of the product box for
Encarta World Atlas lists the incorrect video resolution information.

The box states:

  VGA video adapter for 16-color support, or higher resolution for 256- color
  support.

MORE INFORMATION
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The images and video clips in Encarta 96 World Atlas are actually stored at a
24-bit color depth and will look their best when your display is set to True
Color (24-bit).

The minimum requirement is actually a driver supporting at least 256 colors.

Additional query words: kbhowto 1996multi media multimedia multi-media packaged package ship shipped mmtitles kbmm

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Keywords          :  kbfaq
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbHomeMMsearch kbEncartaSearch kbEncartaWorldAtlas1996
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbprb

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