How to Make a Monitor 256 Color

256 color mode makes things small and enables you to see everything.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Computer Wide Change

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    Right click mouse on desktop and click properties.
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    Increase the DPI (dots per inch) mode to 120 by clicking advanced on settings.
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    Click OK. Then move the pointer to the second line and press Ok.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Program Specific Change

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    Find the program you wish to run in 256 color mode in the Start menu.
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    Right click the icon, and click Properties.
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    Go to the Compatibility tab.
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    Choose Run in 256 Colors.
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    Apply the changes to run your program in 256 color mode.
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Updated: August 6, 2020
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Categories: Computer Monitors
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