256 Color Mode Error

"Vectorworks cannot be run if one or more active monitors are set to 256 color mode. Please check your monitor settings."

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This can be resolved by deleting the "HP RC Mirror Driver". To do so, follow the steps below.

  1. Click on Start
  2. Right-click on Computer to the right (My Computer on XP) then left-click on Properties
  3. Click on Device Manager to the upper left-hand side of the screen (on XP click on the Drivers tab and then Device Manager)
  4. Expand Display Adaptors in the list
  5. Right-click HP RC Mirror Driver and select Uninstall , and select Delete the driver software for this device (if present).

Note: These drivers are used for a remote connection with HP support. If you wish not to delete the driver you do also have the option of right-clicking and selecting Disable.

For HP instructions click here.



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