my wifes computer, running win 98 will only give 2 or 16 colours'
i have tried reloading win 98 from original disc but with no result.
i have tried changing with control panel, display, setting, but can
only get 2or 16 colours and cannot change screen resolution.
help is needed!

Have you installed a graphics driver for your computer after installation of 98? The windows standard VGA driver is only capable of running max 16 colors.

yeah, you defenetly didn't install video drivers.

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