Gamma problems with xp, eqw and two instances of EQ

[Alicia]

Hi, I couldn't find this info on the forums so here's my question:

My typical setup is two client windows each working windowed with eqw. The problem is that the EQ gamma settings affect my desktop as well. So that when I'm playing my desktop is a 'bleeched white' kind of color which makes reading text very difficult etc. I use xp for reading maps and forums while I'm playing, and the gamma setting makes this difficult. Is there a way to have the gamma setting only effect the windowed(I.e. EQ) display?

Another side effect of this problem is that if I close both of the eqw windows the gamma effect remains on my desktop. The only way I've found to remove this gamma effect is to reboot, which is also a pain.

I've spoken to at least 6 people on /ooc and /guild over the last few days who experience the same problem, but noone seems to have a fix. Does anyone know how to resolve this problem?

If not, is there a possibility of Wiz changing the codebase so that we can use a later version of eqw which does not have this difficulty?

Thanks in advance,

-Alicia

 

[dbum]

I just deal with the issue. I have seen mentioned that some use Adobe Gamma to control gamma settings but I would think it may have similar effects.

Thankfully, I have a second machine that i switch over to research on

 

[gorgetrapper]

Actually here you go. http://gorgetrapper.htmlplanet.com/ResetGamma.rar

 

[Alicia]

re: download

Actually here you go.

Thanks for including the link, but unfortunately I can't access the file for download because of the following error:

Forbidden
Remote Host: [71.28.44.188]

You do not have permission to access http://gorgetrapper.htmlplanet.com/ResetGamma.rar

Data files must be stored on the same site they are linked from.

Thank you for using FreeServers

 

[gorgetrapper]

Well I can't figure out how to let other people download it, so contact me on AIM and I'll send you the file.

AIM-jack6six6

 

[Zoban]

Best fix for this issue..

Worked for me..

 

[Ozzlar]

That's a pretty nice setup ya got going.



But not as sweet as mine!!!

:lol:

 

[Popps97]

^^^ that looks like a 911 operatiors station to me..

would be crappy for gameing, IMO!

 

[Alicia]

Well I can't figure out how to let other people download it, so contact me on AIM and I'll send you the file.

The file seems to be accessible now, got it thanks.

-Alicia

 

[Gooses]

Thanks for the file man , I reuploaded it at


http://fsphost.com/gantz/ResetGamma.zip


File works and is clean:

Status:  	
OK
MD5 	cf4bf59da7e039fbef95ecd6a64ed8b3
Packers detected: 	
-
Scanner results
AntiVir 	
Found nothing
ArcaVir 	
Found nothing
Avast 	
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AVG Antivirus 	
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BitDefender 	
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ClamAV 	
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Dr.Web 	
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F-Prot Antivirus 	
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Fortinet 	
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Kaspersky Anti-Virus 	
Found nothing
NOD32 	
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Norman Virus Control 	
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UNA 	
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VirusBuster 	
Found nothing
VBA32 	
Found nothing

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[soba]

Re: Gamma problems with xp, eqw and two instances of Game

Since this problem is still around and the newer post with the file no longer works I thought I'd post and say you can still get this file from the original website.Simply go to http://gorgetrapper.htmlplanet.com/ and click on the file from there, doesn't work when linked from another page.

It works and was a big help for me, I no longer have to reboot my computer to get rid of the washed out look. :toot: