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Q164413: Problems Changing Appearance Scheme

Article: Q164413
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 1,2,2.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenable osr1 osr2 win95 kbEnableSight kbEnableLearn
Last Modified: 02-FEB-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 1, 2, 2.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you change the color scheme in the Display tool in Control Panel, the color
scheme may change but revert back to the original scheme after you restart the
computer.

CAUSE
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The High Contrast Accessibility feature is enabled.

RESOLUTION
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If you do not want to use the High Contrast feature, follow these steps to
disable it:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Accessibility.

2. On the Display tab, click the Use High Contrast check box to clear it.

If you want to use the High Contrast feature, follow these steps to change the
color scheme:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Accessibility.

2. On the Display tab, click Settings.

3. Click Custom to select the scheme you want.

MORE INFORMATION
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The High Contrast feature is intended for visually impaired persons. It features
large fonts and colors that contrast with each other, making the display easier
to read.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbenable osr1 osr2 win95 kbEnableSight kbEnableLearn 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin95OPKOSR2 kbWin95OPKOSR1 kbWin95OPKOSR210
Version           : :1,2,2.1

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