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Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 05:07
by brandonsky
Unfortunately I can't post an image because I'm not autoconfirmed, so let me explain:
It uses the old school Windows 4-bit colors. Even worse, I can't change them. Fix?
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 10:52
by socratis
- If it has that specific color, don't use it in the bathroom.
- Does it look something like this thread?
- Does the solution proposed (disable 3D) helps?
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 13:15
by brandonsky
socratis wrote:- If it has that specific color, don't use it in the bathroom.
- Does it look something like this thread?
- Does the solution proposed (disable 3D) helps?
3D is already disabled.
The graphics are not corrupted, just downgraded.
It looks like Windows 9x when it comes to color, but it's an operating system from 2004. I have an operating system from 2001 (Windows XP Pro) and the colors look fine.
So what can I do next?
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 14:04
by mpack
Post a VM log file.
| Edit: I deleted your next post. Post complete log files as .zip attachments, don't just hose us with text. |
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 15:54
by brandonsky
mpack wrote:Post a VM log file.
| Edit: I deleted your next post. Post complete log files as .zip attachments, don't just hose us with text. |
I can't because I'm still not autoconfirmed. Any other ideas?
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 16:36
by Perryg
Have you ever seen Windows 8 before? It looks like what you talking about on native hardware. Flat with no desktop decoration.
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 16:41
by socratis
Then he wouldn't have included the word "Colors" in the description. "Longhorn" alone could summarize the user's feelings...
Sorry couldn't resist
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 16:45
by Perryg
Just pointing out not matter what it is the past becomes the future at some point. Actually even 3.11 had better color than 8 but I regress.
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 18:28
by mpack
brandonsky wrote:I can't because I'm still not autoconfirmed. Any other ideas?
There's no rule preventing new users from posting direct attachments, only URLs are blocked.
Look below the main text box on the reply form, note the "Upload attachment" tab.
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 26. Jan 2014, 19:50
by brandonsky
mpack wrote:brandonsky wrote:I can't because I'm still not autoconfirmed. Any other ideas?
There's no rule preventing new users from posting direct attachments, only URLs are blocked.
Look below the main text box on the reply form, note the "Upload attachment" tab.
Well, here you go. I PROMISE NO VIRUS
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 27. Jan 2014, 09:01
by socratis
brandonsky wrote:Longhorn
1) That means Windows Vista. Are you sure?
2) According to your log, you have selected "Windows XP" as your guest. Conflicts with quoted statement.
3) The Guest Additions are not installed (hint: look in the manual for Guest Additions).
4) We still don't have a clue (as in a screenshot) of what exactly you mean by "brownish".
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 27. Jan 2014, 14:21
by mpack
There was no released operating system called LongHorn. LongHorn was a code name for a development project. If you have something actually called LongHorn then it's either stolen or an alpha, and in both cases all bets are off. I notice that the ISO is in a folder called "Torrents".
As to using something other than 16 color mode or the current palette, it should just be a matter of configuring the display settings and display theme. Even better would be to install the GAs.
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 27. Jan 2014, 20:56
by brandonsky
mpack wrote:There was no released operating system called LongHorn. LongHorn was a code name for a development project. If you have something actually called LongHorn then it's either stolen or an alpha, and in both cases all bets are off. I notice that the ISO is in a folder called "Torrents".
As to using something other than 16 color mode or the current palette, it should just be a matter of configuring the display settings and display theme. Even better would be to install the GAs.
I can't install GAs. At the end I get an ERROR 0000065b function failed error. with exit code 2. Here's a shot:
Re: Colors look like shit (Longhorn)
Posted: 1. Oct 2014, 04:10
by Delorean225
I know it's late, but I had the same problem as you and I just fixed it today.
All you have to do is install Guest Additions version 3.2.8 (that's what I used, maybe the older ones work too) and it sets up just fine.