imported_EK2NV

i just bought a new computer, but theres a problem, the color is all messed up, for example my avatar should be a red civic,but on my computer its a really dark blue,all everything is darker than it should be and the color is no good,i called dell and they couldnt figure it out

i have windows Xp,and my computer is set to true colour 1024 x 768

can anybody help?

thanx

JetStorm

The main things to check when dealing with that is..

1) Windows Video settings
2) Video Drivers
2) Video Card seated properly
3) Registry corruption

Try those or maybe boot into Safe mode and try some things good luck!

imported_EK2NV

how do i check those

imported_cet_civic

after that...what type and how old is the monitor?

imported_EK2NV

its a dell monitor and its brand new

imported_cet_civic

then yah, check out the display, then settings; from the control panel, and go into the advanced section by clicking the advanced button - here you can check out your video card.

imported_EK2NV

ive tried playing around with the video card options but nothing seems to be working

gator_b6

has it been like this from the start? try "degauss". you have to hit one of the buttons on your monitor to get into the menu and look for "degauss". sometimes this will bring your monitor back to normal.

imported_EK2NV

ya i tried it but it didnt work,its been like this from the start

gator_b6

that sucks. JetStorms reply is pretty much what you can look at.

if you can, try plugging it into a different computer to see if you get the same results. if so maybe it's just a bad monitor.

is it one of those dell flatscreens? my g/f had a prob with the display early when she first got the comp and they just sent her a new one. dell is good that way when it comes to warranty,.

imported_EK2NV

i hooked up my old monitor and the color was fine,
so i guess dell sent me a ****ty monitor so i guess i need a new one

thanx everyone for your help

Excellent_SiR

Check the pins on the 15 pin male connector that connects the monitor to vid card, some pins are prob. bent

iam_immigrant

or it could be the monitor. i remember my friend bought a system from Dell and the monitor a lemon. He called them up and they FedEx'ed a new one to him in 3days.

imported_Sir_Civik

you could just be in high contrast mode in windows

press ALT + SHIFT + PRINT SCREEN