COLOR PROBLEMS PLEASE HELP!

[Guest]

after about 15 minutes of my computer being on, the fonts go nuts and turn
red/blue and any color on black background goes completely distorted. i don't
know what to do!

 

[Ted Zieglar]

Try your computer with a different monitor. No problems? If so, your
original monitor needs to be replaced. Still have the same problem with a
different monitor? Your original monitor is fine. Re-start your computer in
Safe Mode. Problem solved? If so, your video driver became corrupted. Not to
worry - it happens sometimes. Re-install the video driver or upgrade to the
newest driver available from the web site of your video card manufacturer.

If the image is still bad even with a reinstalled or new video driver, your
video card needs to be replaced. The killer was probably heat inside the
case.

Ted Zieglar

 

[Guest]

Addendum to what Ted said:

Once in a great while, systems start to behave poorly (especially video)
when they run low on memory. Check Task Manager (ctrl-alt-delete) and tab to
the Performance tab. Look at Physical Memory - Available. Is it low? Less
than a quarter available of your total?
If it is, then go to Control Panel - System - Advance (Tab) - Performance
(Settings) - Advanced (Tab) - Virtual memory.
If it is set to "System managed size", click on Custom size. Initial Size
should be the same as your physical memory size. Usually 512MB. Maximum size
should be two to three times this size. 1024MB or 1536MB.
Remember to press "Set".
If this works, your good.
If not, follow Ted's advice.

PS. Make sure you always have good air circulation around your CPU and all
vents are dust free. If you feel a lot of heat coming out of your computer,
you may want to have it cleaned.