HP Vectra VL PC

I have this older PC I am putting together for my kids. I just put Windows
ME on it. The video maxes at 16 colors and 640x480. I try to go to HP web
site, they show updates for every os except Windows ME. Any suggestions,
other than using something else?
--mike

 

You don't have the correct video driver.

 

Often you can use a Windows 98 driver if available.

Erik

 

Try running the 'add new hardware wizard', under control panel. It
may identify another video card. If you know which video card you
had, you could pick it from the 'list' manually.

In response to:

 

You might want to run Aida (or whatever it is called now). I believe you
may have a Matrox video card...regardless of WHAT you have, you don't have
the right driver installed. Even the standard SVGA driver will work better
than what you are currently using. Best bet is to get the CORRECT driver,
failing that, the SVGA driver will make you happier.

 

Try to get the nearest OS driver which is Win 98.

 

If you can't find the right driver (which I think you can), you can always
buy an el cheapo used video card at a used PC store for $10 or so. Chances
are it'll come with the driver and be better than the card you have now
(probably a built in 4MB card).

 

Ok, by luck I tried a Win98 disk. I went to the video card settings and did
a check for a new driver and had it search a win98 cd, with great luck. I
guess the driver list on the win98 cd is much greater than that found on the
WinMe cd.

--mike