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Cecil475
12-20-2006, 07:35 PM
The graphics on my dad's Internet Explorer look like the color depth is on 4 bit graphics.

(Saying that the image is grainy would be a better description.)

I took a screenshot.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Cecil475/iewrong.jpg

The color depth in windows look correct, so its just an IE problem.

Not sure what to do...

- Warren Lewis
nightwng2000
12-20-2006, 08:16 PM
I'm probably thinking of obvious things you've already tried.

Tools > Internet Options > General Tab > Colors
Is "Use Windows Colors" checked?

Also under General Tab, check "Accessibility". There's a section there about ignoring colors specified on web page. Mine is unchecked.

That's all I can think of right now.
Cecil475
12-20-2006, 09:21 PM
I'm probably thinking of obvious things you've already tried.

Tools > Internet Options > General Tab > Colors
Is "Use Windows Colors" checked?

Also under General Tab, check "Accessibility". There's a section there about ignoring colors specified on web page. Mine is unchecked.

That's all I can think of right now.

Actually, I hadn't thought of it. It's not working but it was a good idea.

- Warren Lewis
Theory?
12-20-2006, 09:39 PM
It's probably because he's using IE ;).
Cecil475
12-20-2006, 09:45 PM
It's probably because he's using IE ;).

I dunno. I use Firefox myself.

- Warren Lewis
nightwng2000
12-20-2006, 09:49 PM
Does he remember if the color had always been like this or if it happened after any particular installation? I noticed a few addons, including PeoplePC internet and others. May not be the link, but it's worth a check also.

I use IE 6 also, and I'm not having the problem. I am just wondering what might be different other than different computer hardware.

Any other addons that might have affected the color setting?
Cecil475
12-20-2006, 10:46 PM
I wouldnt know. I dont think he does either. I havent installed anything on it.

- Warren Lewis
steelcobra
12-21-2006, 02:22 AM
You should upgrade to IE7 (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx?mg_ID=10010) or Firefox (www.mozilla.com).
KN
12-21-2006, 05:52 AM
Upgrade to IE7 for your dad as a fallback, and teach him the virtues of Firefox.
steelcobra
12-21-2006, 06:07 AM
Or upgrade both just in case.
nightwng2000
12-21-2006, 09:08 AM
You might want to think Firefox if need be. A number of web sites are not IE 7 compatible yet.
KN
12-21-2006, 09:10 AM
You might want to think Firefox if need be. A number of web sites are not IE 7 compatible yet.

I'm having the same problem with Firefox 3 right now, but I just have it identify itself as Firefox 2 to solve that.
steelcobra
12-21-2006, 11:51 AM
Isn't that still in alpha though?
Silver_Derstin
12-21-2006, 11:54 AM
**** IE7 or Firesomething! Get Opera, the only web browser recommanded by the Greg-gundan, the Canadian Tubes Association of the Internets and the Sex Addict Anonymous (also known as /b/).
steelcobra
12-21-2006, 12:02 PM
I'd prefer not to use a browser that had to be paid for until competition made it free.
Silver_Derstin
12-21-2006, 12:22 PM
I'd prefer not to use a browser that had to be paid for until competition made it free.

I prefer using a browser that works, is fully customizable, is fun to use, has a great community, has a better RSS system then Firesomething...
Cecil475
12-21-2006, 01:16 PM
I'm just hopeing it isn't something I've done.

- Warren Lewis
steelcobra
12-21-2006, 01:18 PM
I'd say Firefox has all of that. Though the only extension I've got changes the downloads manager from a separate window to a little bar at the bottom of the page...

And RSS is a bit overhyped. It's not that big a deal, just an excuse to be lazy while surfing.
Cecil475
12-23-2006, 12:53 PM
It's fixed. I dont know what happened.

- Warren Lewis