Q153422: V-Chat Designed to Run in 256-Color Mode

Article: Q153422
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.2,1.3
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network versions 1.2, 1.3 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you open a V-Chat on MSN, The Microsoft Network, you may receive the
following message:

  This application is designed to run in 256-color mode. Your video adapter is
  in a different mode.

CAUSE
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The Color Palette setting in Display properties is not set to 256 Color.

RESOLUTION
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V-Chat will operate in all video modes available in Windows 95, but performance
may be slower in other modes.

You can prevent the message from appearing by clicking the Show This Dialog Box
At Startup check box to clear it.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN130 kbMSN120
Version           : WINDOWS:1.2,1.3

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