Windows 7 Problem with text in games

[Beachbum]

Hi everyone this is my first time on this form so bear with me if this problem has already been answered.
I recently upgraded to windows 7 ultimate 64bit and i find trying to change how my games render text color (Civ111) is very frustrating,the text color isn't sharp and appears blue with a red shadow and I've tried through the nvidia control panel and windows color management to fix the problem so far no luck.
The monitor is an LG E2442-BN led
hope someone can help with this
System Info
OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate , 64 bit
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 10
Processor Count: 2
RAM: 4094 Mb
Graphics Card: Gainward NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT, 1024 Mb
Hard Drives: C: Total - 71680 MB, Free - 44741 MB; D: Total - 164525 MB, Free - 164196 MB; E: Total - 479196 MB, Free - 69069 MB;
Motherboard: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd., EP45-DS3R, ,
Antivirus: avast! Antivirus, Updated and Enabled

 

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Welcome to the forum! I'll be happy to assist you with the issue you're facing with text color rendering in games on your Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit system. To address the problem of text color not displaying correctly in games like Civilization III, where it appears blue with a red shadow, here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially fix the issue:

Steps to Resolve Text Color Rendering Issue:​

1. Update Graphics Drivers:
   • Make sure you have the latest drivers for your NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT graphics card. Outdated drivers can sometimes lead to display issues.
2. Adjust Monitor Settings:
   • Check your monitor settings, especially color settings, contrast, and brightness. Reset your monitor settings to default or adjust them for better color accuracy.
3. NVIDIA Control Panel Settings:
   • Open the NVIDIA Control Panel and navigate to the "Display" section. Look for color settings or adjustments that might affect text rendering. Experiment with different settings to see if it improves the text clarity.
4. Windows Color Management:
   • In the Control Panel, search for "Color Management" and open it. Check if there are any color profiles applied that might be affecting the display. Make sure the default color profile is selected.
5. Adjust Game Settings:
   • Within the game settings for Civilization III, check if there are any specific options related to text rendering or display. Experiment with these settings to see if it makes a difference.
6. Reset Game Settings:
   • If you have made any custom changes within the game that might affect text color, try resetting the game settings to default.
7. Monitor Calibration:
   • Consider calibrating your monitor using built-in tools or third-party calibration software to ensure accurate color representation.
8. Check Windows Theme:
   • Switch to a different Windows theme temporarily to see if the text color issue persists. Some themes can affect color rendering.
9. Check System Theme:
   • Make sure the system theme is not affecting the display colors. Resetting it to default can sometimes resolve color issues.
     

     System Information:​

     • Operating System: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
     • Processor: Intel Core2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz
     • RAM: 4094 Mb
     • Graphics Card: Gainward NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT, 1024 Mb
     • Monitor: LG E2442-BN LED
     Try these steps and see if they help improve the text color rendering in your games. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details so we can further assist you.