Windows 10, 8, and 7
Adjusting the color quality setting in Windows may be necessary to resolve issues with the color display on monitors and other output devices like projectors. The place you go to change this setting is the same for anyone whose version of Windows is 10, 8, or 7.
Windows Vista
If you run Windows Vista, the process is a little different. The fastest way to do this is with the control command in the search or Run dialog box (open that box with the WIN+R shortcut). If you have more than one monitor plugged in, be sure to select the monitor first before opening the settings. As an example, you might see three 1280 by 1024 options: True Color, High Color, and 256 Colors, but only one will have the highest “bit” number, such as the (32-bit) one.
Windows XP
Windows XP’s process for adjusting the display color quality setting differs somewhat from later versions of the operating system. If there are multiple monitors in use, select the one you want to change the color quality for before picking an option from the drop-down box. One way to skip through the first couple steps above, regardless of the version of Windows you’re using, is to open the Display or Display Properties window via a command line command. The command control desktop can be run from Command Prompt or the Run dialog box to immediately open those settings. If you don’t see that option then it means you’re viewing Control Panel in Classic View. Open Display instead, and then skip down to Step 4. For multiple monitor setups, be sure to choose the right monitor from the monitor box above the settings. You’ll want to do that before changing the color quality settings.
