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Q167691: Display Repainted Incorrectly After Palette Change

Article: Q167691
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 2,2.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay osr2 win95
Last Modified: 31-JAN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release, versions 2, 2.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you change the color palette in Windows 95 with a program running, the
display may be repainted incorrectly.

CAUSE
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Some programs do not work with dynamic color change.

RESOLUTION
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To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:

- Change the color palette before starting the program.

- Restart the program after you change the color palette.

MORE INFORMATION
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After you change the color palette, a program may display colors or other
elements incorrectly. The program may continue to work properly except for the
display problem until the program is restarted. This only affects some
programs.


Additional query words: 95 refresh draw screen

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Keywords          : kbdisplay osr2 win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbOPKSearch kbWin95OPKOSR2 kbWin95OPKOSR210
Version           : :2,2.1

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