MS-DOS Visual B color in Win XP

[DittoBoy]

VB MS-Dos program color statements work with Win 98. Have found I needed
to add Screen statements to fill screen in Win XP (Screen 9). However color statemets don't work. Any color statement as COLOR 0,7 (black letters on white background) are invisable in Win XP. Have read up on Palette statement but my 1992 documentation is very sketchy. I use a compiler
& do not use any "new" basic techniques (programs originally written in
IBM basic in late 80's. Thanks for any help. (This is my 1st post - hope it
is clear)

[si_the_geek]

Welcome to VBForums!

The way that Win XP (or Win 2000) works with 'old' programs is very different to the way Win 98 did, I have found that very few DOS programs display properly without setting compatability options.

To do this, create a shortcut to the program, then right-click on the shortcut and select the "Compatability" tab. Unfortunately I don't know what settings are likely to work for you, but there aren't many choices so you should be able to work it out.

[DittoBoy]

Tried compatibility options earlier with no luck.
Was told I needed a screen statement which I implemented.
Solved the "didn't fill the screen problem" but also created the color problem.
Color works fine with screen 0, however the display is squashed.

[DittoBoy]

Solved the problem but not sure why.
Screen 9. (gets me a full screen)
Screen 0. (retains full mode but gets me my original hilite colors)
Thanks for responses.