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by mbertel 1 view

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This problem has been happening on two machines. The machines are an E-computer(333) and the other is a hewlett packard(p-466). After a fresh install of Windows 98 I am coming up with only two color selections(under the settings tab after clickingon the Display applest in control panel). So far I had uninstalled the video drivers and reinstalled, problems still exsists. Reformated the hard drive, once again, problem still exsists. Is there anther driver that is needed. I appreciate any help. Thank you.

Markus

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by parvus1202

Display settings can be achived through video drivers with the correct OS drivers. When you install the correct video driver, restarted your computer it will go directly to your Display Properties. This is automatic. Unless you have a faulty video card. But you said two computers, so try to go to the maker of your video cards and download the driver for Win98, your driver might be corrupt. You can also visit www.motherboards.org, they are good in setting up the whole unit, including video cards.

by alpha-male

Almost certainly you need a new driver. You may need to check with the manufacturer to find out what video card is installed. If that isn't possible, take a look on the card itself and see what information is available. The best source for drivers is usually the manufacturer's page. After that, I always take a look at www.driverguide.com

Good luck! Hope this helps....

by thechas

You need up to 4 drivers for proper video operation in W98.

AGP mini-port driver for the motherboard. (even needed for some PCI cards)
Check out www.motherboards.org
or www.wimsbios.com
if you need help identifying the drivers for your motherboard.

DirectX (from Microsoft) Many video cards require that directX be installed for their driver to function.

The latest driver from the video card or GPU mfg.

The driver for the monitor.

The drivers should be installed in the same order as listed above.

Chas

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