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Trying to run a game on 256 colors

  • 15-10-2005 1:56pm
    #1
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I am trying to install a kids game that runs on 256 colors,the game will only run on this.I got this on windows help.

    To switch your display to 256 colors
    Some games and other software programs require that your monitor be set to 256 colors, or they run better in 256 colors. Many of those programs will switch your monitor to 256 colors automatically when you start the program. For those that don't, follow the steps below if you want to switch the display temporarily while the game or program is running.

    On your desktop or on the Start menu, right-click the game or other program that you want to run in 256 colors, and then click Properties.
    Click the Compatibility tab.
    Select the Run in 256 colors check box

    My problem is the game will not even open for me to install it so I cannot do the above.

    Any advice.


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  • #2
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Boot into safe mode, and see if you can change as low as 256 colors there (Right-click on Blank space on Desktop -> Properties -> Settings..), then install with any luck - then do the above. Return to normal mode...
    dunno if it'll work.. what game is it?:)


  • #3
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    I will give that a go,the game is Jump Ahead Toddlers


  • #4
    Mutant_Fruit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,943 ✭✭✭Mutant_Fruit


    get dosbox for playing those older games.


  • #5
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    Whats dosbox....?


  • #6
    Mutant_Fruit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,943 ✭✭✭Mutant_Fruit


    Click me

    :p


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  • #7
    the_syco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,316 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Make sure your PC is not too fast fr the game. Example: the game wants 256 colours + Windows 98, whereas you may have Windows XP. Ensure you have "Windows 98 compatibility" if this is the case.


  • #8
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    Thanks for your help lads I managed to finger it out.For future reference here is how I did it.

    I used the Program Compatibility Wizard on Xp,then clicked "I want to use the program in the CD rom".Then in the Compatibility Mode you can change the settings to the required 640 x 480 and 256 colours.

    Thanks again for your help.


  • #9
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Thanks for your help lads I managed to finger it out.
    :o shockin'!


  • #10
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    Sorry....

    Thanks for your help everybody ;)


  • #11
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    Dub13 wrote:
    Sorry....

    Thanks for your help everybody ;)

    Huh? i was laughing at your freudian slit... not the sexism :p


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  • #12
    Mutant_Fruit
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,943 ✭✭✭Mutant_Fruit


    Karoma wrote:
    Huh? i was laughing at your freudian slit...
    Eh, so what do YOU have on your mind?


  • #13
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,254 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    Karoma wrote:
    Huh? i was laughing at your freudian slit... not the sexism :p


    Only seen that now.. :o


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