color depth problem

Question

Hi, I recently formatted my harddrive and have reinstalled windows but only have a 16 bit color depth now. I have a standard PCI graphics adapter on a dell dimension 8100. Do I need to reinstall the driver and what driver would I need? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks much.

richardsonter · Answer

would I do that in add/remover programs?

richardsonter · Answer

It says Standard PCI graphics adapter (VGA). In driver file details it says VGA.DRV and vmm32.vxd (vdd.vxd)

Skybird · Answer

It is not recognizing your video card.  Since you have done a fresh install of XP, did you install the Chipset yet?

Skybird · Answer

In the Device manager, uninstall the Display Adaptor then reboot and allow re-detection of the hardware. Clickk the (+) next to Display Adaptor and right-click device and select Uninstall.

Message Edited by Skybird on 09-04-2005 03:43 PM

Skybird · Answer

When I think about it, the chipset is probably there.  Uninstall your Display Adapter and let the system re-detect it.  Do you remember what video card was there?  Nvidia?

richardsonter · Answer

honestly, I never thought to look at it before.

richardsonter · Answer

No, I have ME. Do I need to install the chipsets and how?

Skybird · Answer

What do you mean by 'standard PCI graphics adapter'.  The 8100 came with an AGP card.Look in the Device Manager and tell us what is listed under Display Adapter.

Skybird · Answer

Hover your cursor over Product Support at the top of this page and select Downloads
and Drivers. Enter your data and then select Windows ME. When you get to the Downloads
select Chipset and run it. It is here ..........

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&releaseid=R21688&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_8100&os=WME&osl=en&deviceid=183&devlib=0&typecnt=1&vercnt=1&formatcnt=1&fileid=21867

Skybird · Answer

Glad to here that.  Now you should be able to ID your video card and install the correct driver for it.

richardsonter · Answer

It's working now Thanks alot for your help. I really appreciate it.

ASpencer2003 · Answer

I am having the same problem on my Dimension 8250 ... would the process be any different?? I have Windows XP Pro. Thanks for the help :)  I am missing the color red... :(

Skybird · Answer

Yes, after installing the operating system the first thing to do is install
the Chipset. At the top of the page, hover your cursor over Product Support
and select Downloads & Drivers. Enter your information and it will lead
to the Downloads.

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