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    Graphic Glitches in Windows 7

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Angelic, Feb 1, 2010.

  1. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    I play older games sometimes, like Starcraft or Diablo. But there's an overlay problem or something, the colors are weird, all screwy. Does anyone know of a fix for this?
     
    Angelic, Feb 1, 2010
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    Have you tried compatibility mode? Updating drivers?
     
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    try diablo in d3d or plain directx mode or disable perspective, also post screenshots
     
    key001, Feb 1, 2010
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  4. Angelic

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    I'll do this first. I'll post a screenshot in a few minutes. :)
     
    Angelic, Feb 1, 2010
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    It may not be drivers, but do that first to eliminate the problem of course. There was recently a topic that I posted in that the OP had a similar problem to what you are describing. Apparently, this was fixed by modding a file or something along those lines.
     
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    The screenshot isn't working very well, it doesn't look right. But the colors are totally messed up, and I know it's not the video driver. It does the same thing on every computer with Windows 7. I was hoping there was a fix, because trying to mess with the compatibility and stuff isn't working.
     
    Angelic, Feb 1, 2010
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    Take a picture with a camera, of the main menu of Starcraft. Then I can verify whether it's the same problem.
     
    Amnesiac, Feb 1, 2010
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