Most activities that PC's are used for need adequate
graphics capability. Windows XP makes extensive use of graphics
compared to the first version of windows. Without high-resolution
graphics it would look bland and anemic. Here are some basic graphics
trouble shooting tips.
Common problems and possible solutions.
1. Have you made sure the monitor is plugged into the computers
VGA socket?
Check every connection between the PC and the monitor, check that
none of the pins are bent in the plug at the end of the monitors
connection to the PC.
2. Is the colour depth suitable to the target application?
Most applications require a minimum number of colours to be displayed
on the screen. If the colour depth is too low you will find that
the application will either look strange or will not work. To get
to the screen properties, right click on the windows desktop and
select 'properties.
3. Have you got the correct directx drivers installed?
Directx is the standard created by Microsoft to help multimedia
applications work correctly. the Directx software is updated by
individual graphics card manufacturers to improve the performance
and the compatibility software and their products.
4. Is the monitor switched on?
If the monitor is not working, try another power lead which you
know will work.
5. Is the hardware acceleration affecting the graphics card performance?
Go to the display properties screen, you will find it also has
advanced functions. From within these advanced functions you may
be able to reduce the amount of hardware acceleration offered by
the graphics card. This hardware acceleration can affect the reliability
of the video device in older applications.
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