my computer why is the text faded

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 09:34

Since my pc came back from repair, when I type messages on the internet its like the ink has run out and the text is faded and difficult to see, does anyone know what the problem is?

AeriaBar


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 566

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 10:15

If you are using Firefox try going to:



Tools, Options, Content, Colours and then chose whatever you want.



That solved this problem for me when the text suddenly went pale.



Rose

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 12:08

The problem is very simple - you've had your computer 'Cypriotised'!

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 12:19

Perhaps the ink is running out on your keyboard. )

cooper


Joined: 23/10/2007
Posts: 3386

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 12:28

She should have more of a ink-ling now )

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 13:36

If you have "Faded" text on all things including documents you can open then your problem is more than likely your graphics card settings. It is common for computers coming back "Out of Repair" for the repair station to forget to set up the graphics card and the sound card.

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
16/05/2010 23:15

Waddo



My documents are fine. Its only when typing something on line that it seems faded so that means what you say is not applicable?



I dont use firefox.

AeriaBar


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 566

Message Posted:
17/05/2010 00:18

If internet explorer then try:



Tools, Internet Options, Colours, Untick use windows colours, and select the colours you want.



Rose

AeriaBar


Joined: 22/12/2009
Posts: 566

Message Posted:
17/05/2010 00:19

Also reads "How to ignore preset colours"

zerochlor


Joined: 03/04/2009
Posts: 4024

Message Posted:
17/05/2010 01:22

please tell us what PC shop/doctor you took it too,so we can give it a wide birth!!



OMG what have i just gone and said!!



no dont tell us,let us guess.

waddo


Joined: 29/11/2008
Posts: 1966

Message Posted:
17/05/2010 10:10

Lost, Correct! If it is only one programme that is causing trouble then it is most unlikely that it is a graphics card setup problem - back to the drawing board. Better than that - back to the menders and tell them to fix it!!!

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
20/05/2010 12:08

Message 9



If internet explorer then try: Tools, Internet Options, Colours, Untick use windows colours, and select the colours you want.



Rose



Whilst Im in word I can see TOOLS, I cant see any Internet Options in the dropdown?

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
26/05/2010 22:29

Where do I find the drop down for Internet Options?

keithcaley



Joined: 13/06/2008
Posts: 2521

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 10:40

You will only find 'internet Options' when you are in Internet Explorer, not Word.

To be honest, i think that you are way out of your depth, and have no chance of sorting this out yourself.

Why not take the advice given earlier - return it to the company who 'fixed' it, show them the problem, and ask them to put it right?

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 11:03

Because im not sure which company was to blame, first it was repaired by one company whose staff were amateurs and lost the whole of my documents of 5 years even after I stated YES back up back up and all strange pop ups came saying your computer may not work properly and it would never start until I pressed F1, I was later informed they are not a good repairer so I would not even chance taking it back there. My computer is now Turkish!



The second company were good and restored all my personal documents but thats the only job they did so Im not sure if its the first company that are to blame.

Pippie


Joined: 02/12/2009
Posts: 1288

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 11:45

Lost, when you open up your Internet Explorer webpage, can you select Tools, then Internet Options, then Colours, then Untick 'use windows colours'? Then you just need to select the colours you want to use for your Internet Explorer (web).

Ailletoo


Joined: 24/01/2009
Posts: 1003

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 13:03

It may simply be that the font colour has been changed by accident from the default (black) to grey or some other light colour. You can check this in word by finding the font colour icon (usually a capital A) check the drop down menu and choose the colour you want. Just a suggestion.

Smity



Joined: 14/09/2009
Posts: 826

Message Posted:
27/05/2010 15:11

I know this might seen daft but check your FONT COLOR

Hope this helps