please help a fool - patch issue??

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On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 19:57:02 -0700, fool wrote:

> this is a question from a total computer illerate. a couple days ago, i
> installed the most recent microsoft patch (my computer automatically tells me
> if i have updates, and asks me if i want to install them). so, i followed
> the instructions (I think), and it installed. it then rebooted my computer,
> and ever since then my screen is all messed up. by messed up, i mean it is
> very grainy and i have trouble seeing anything other than text (web pages,
> screen saver, backgrounds, etc. can anyone help me?

Check to see if your display settings changed. Right click the desktop and
select Properties. The Display control panel will appear. On the Settings
page, check the desktop resolution and number of colors. Since mostly color
is an issue for you, especially check the "color quality" setting. If
available, set this to "Highest (32bit)."

If no improvement, check System Properties> Advanced> Performance>
Settings> Graphics> Visual Effects and adjust for best appearance.

If still no luck, reinstall your display drivers. If necessary, consult
your system documentation for directions.

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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User