All backgrounds are white and all text black...

[Guest]

I've tried the latest versions of IE and Firefox, but the backgrounds on all
websites are white all of the text is black. (all hyperlinks are blue) I
went into 'Tools' on IE and Internet options, general, colors. The 'Use
Windows colors' box is checked. I think it may be something to do with
'themes' or 'appearance' in Windows, but I can't figure it out. Anybody have
any ideas? Thanks.

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

Ummm... Unless the web page specifies otherwise, what you're seeing is
correct. Background is white, text is black, links are blue and links you've
already visited are purple. What are you expecting if not what you have?

 

[speedy_mike]

I'm not entirely sure which "websites" you're talking about. If you're
referring to the shortcuts on your desktop you can go into Start > Control
Panel. Then click on the 'Desktop' tab. The lower right hand option
"Color" is where you can change the colors on the names of the shortcuts.
Don't forget to click on 'Apply' after you've chosen a new color. Hope this
helps ... if it's what you were looking for.

MIke

 

[dobey]

Does it sound likely that _all_ websites will look like this?

Is it possible that some windows theme has been applied, a high visibility
theme for example, and it has taken effect system wide.

Any change if you use Firefox and change the page style through the view
menu?

Try setting the appearance back to XP default and see what happens.

 

[Gary S. Terhune]

I knew there was something else, but my brain is Swiss cheese these days...
Click the Accessibility button in Internet Options, General tab, and see if
"Ignore colors specified on web pages" is checked.

 

[Guest]

yes, i think this has to do with a Windows theme, because even help screens
and other windows that have nothing to do with Internet browsers don't look
right. I went to 'Display Properties' in control panel, but didn't see
anything for 'XP Default'.

 

[Bob I]

Perhaps you set High Contrast? See Control Panel, Accessibility Options,
Display.

 

[Guest]

Ding! lol That was the problem Bob. I unchecked that box and everything
looks fine. Thank YOU and EVERYONE for all of your help. I appreciate it.

 

[Bob I]

You're welcome, have a great day!

Ding! lol That was the problem Bob. I unchecked that box and everything
looks fine. Thank YOU and EVERYONE for all of your help. I appreciate it.

:

 

[kate]

Does it sound likely that _all_ websites will look like this?

Is it possible that some windows theme has been applied, a high visibility
theme for example, and it has taken effect system wide.

Any change if you use Firefox and change the page style through the view
menu?

Try setting the appearance back to XP default and see what happens.

 

[kate]

how do you set the appearance back to default?

Does it sound likely that _all_ websites will look like this?

Is it possible that some windows theme has been applied, a high visibility
theme for example, and it has taken effect system wide.

Any change if you use Firefox and change the page style through the view
menu?

Try setting the appearance back to XP default and see what happens.

 

[Ocean Snipe7]

I have the same problem, but when i go to accessibility options its in the
background and i cant uncheck it, ive tried shortcuts to it and pretty much
everything there is to it, the only solution i found it to disable the
options all together by making a .reg file but i dont know how to make it, if
any one could come up with a solution that would be greatly appreciated.

ps. i ahve the code for the .reg file i just need someone to make it to
where i can just double click it to make it work

 

[Bob I]

This sounds like you have an issue with permissions and security. I
would suggest you start a new thread of your own (not piggyback off a
closed thread) and describe the symptoms you are experiencing. Asking
for directions to do something you don't understand in order to bypass
the cause of your problem will likely only make the issue worse and may
result in you having to reload the operating system from scratch to fix
your fixes.

 

[Ocean Snipe7]

i got it, i posted it as a question and eventually got it fixed by applying a
..reg file to reset the settings in accessibility options

thank you for trying though