Microsoft KB Archive/331507

= Uneven or Inconsistent Colors on or Around the Toolbars in Program or Explorer Windows =

Article ID: 331507

Article Last Modified on 11/27/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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This article was previously published under Q331507



SYMPTOMS
When you view program windows or Explorer windows, you may notice uneven or inconsistent colors on or around the toolbars. This issue may occur only when you view the screen from an angle.



CAUSE
This issue has been reported in connection with certain monitors when the Use Visual styles on windows and buttons check box is selected in the Performance Options dialog box.

This issue may be more noticeable when your Color quality is set to 16 bit in theDisplay Properties dialog box.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, clear the Use Visual styles on windows and buttons check box in the Performance Options dialog box. To do this, follow these steps:


 * 1) Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
 * 2) Click the Advanced tab, and then under Performance, click Settings.
 * 3) Click the Visual Effects tab, click Custom, and then click to clear the Use Visual styles on windows and buttons check box.
 * 4) Click OK to close the Performance Options dialog box, and then click OK to close the System Properties dialog box.

Keywords: kbprb KB331507

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