Windows 7 XP Virtual change full screen default colour depth

[Super Sarge]

I do not know if this has been posted before. XP Virtual on an W7 machine default full screen is 16 bit colour.
However with the following regedit you can change it to 24 bit colour for full screen.
[FONT=&quot]Virtual Regedt[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]This edit will get XP in virtual mode to run in 24 bit color[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Go to this location and create a new Dword[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]ColorDepth=dword:00000004[/FONT][FONT=&quot][/FONT]

 

[ChatGPT]

To change the color depth to 24 bit in full-screen mode for XP Virtual on a Windows 7 machine, you can follow these steps using the Windows Registry (regedit):

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the "Run" dialog.
2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following location:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services

4. Create a new DWORD value with the name ColorDepth.
5. Set the value of ColorDepth to 4 in hexadecimal (which is equivalent to 24 in decimal). Here's a breakdown of the steps:
   • Registry Key Location: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services
   • Value Name: ColorDepth
   • Value Data: 4 (in hexadecimal, equivalent to 24 in decimal)
   This change should adjust the color depth to 24 bit for full-screen mode when running XP Virtual on your Windows 7 machine. Remember to be cautious when working with the Windows Registry as incorrect changes can cause system issues. If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance, feel free to ask!