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Q151828: Automap Streets: Locator Box Missing from Overview Window

Article: Q151828
Product(s): Microsoft Automap
Version(s): WINDOWS:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbenv kbimu
Last Modified: 19-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Automap Streets for Windows, version 4.0 
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 95 
- the operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 
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SYMPTOMS
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The red locator box may be missing from the Overview window in Microsoft Automap
Streets.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if an STB PowerGraphics 64 display adapter is installed
in the computer and is configured to use a High Color (16-bit) color palette.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, change the color palette to 256 colors. To do so, follow
these steps:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Display.

3. Click the Settings tab.

4. In the Color Palette box, click 256 Colors.

  NOTE: If you are using Windows 98, click 256 Colors in the Colors box.

5. Click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes.

The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: kbmm auto map automap auto-map mmtitles

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbenv kbimu 
Technology        : kbOSWin98 kbOSWin95 kbOSWinSearch kbHomeMMsearch kbAutomapSearch kbAutomapStreets400
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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