Check for required graphics support
To get hardware-accelerated performance from the .NET Framework and Microsoft Expression Blend, make sure that you have a recent graphics driver installed. Check your display adapter for the following settings.
In Windows XP
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Double-click Display in Control Panel.
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Click the Settings tab. Under Color quality, make sure Highest (32 bit) is selected.
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Click the Advanced button. On the Adapter tab, click the Properties button.
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Click the Driver tab and look next to the Driver Date to see if the date is more recent than 11/1/2004. If it is not, then video and hardware acceleration will not work properly on your computer unless you upgrade your video drivers.
In Windows Vista
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Under Appearance and Personalization in Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution.
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Under Colors, make sure Highest (32 bit) is selected.
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click the Advanced Settings button. On the Adapter tab, click the Properties button.
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Click the Driver tab and look next to the Driver Date to see if the date is more recent than 11/1/2004. If it is not, then video and hardware acceleration will not work properly on your computer unless you upgrade your video drivers.
In Windows 7
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Under Appearance and Personalization in Control Panel, click Adjust screen resolution.
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Click the Advanced Settings button. On the Adapter tab, click the Properties button.
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Click the Driver tab and look next to the Driver Date to see if the date is more recent than 11/1/2004. If it is not, then video and hardware acceleration will not work properly on your computer unless you upgrade your video drivers.
