Windows Photo Viewer Background Yellow Color-Fix

[Auptyk]

I tried searching the forum for this and I didnt find this issue so I apologize if this is a duplicate.

I dont like the yellowish background for windows photo viewer. It distorts the look of the image especially ones with some transparency designed for white backgrounds. Is there a way to change this background to white?

Thanks

 

[FreakyFerret]

It's actually a bug. Hopefully they'll get it fixed before release.

 

[napilopez]

Hmm, what build? No such issue here.

 

[Jag]

Known issue, i have it too. I read it's mostly on Samsung monitors after downloading a new driver for it using Win update. You can fix it the following way:

- control panel
- search for color management
- go to Change advanced color management....
- go to tab All profiles
- at the bottom of the list under ICC profiles, there should be a profile that is called sRGB IEC61966-2.1. If not, add it.
- If there is another profile for display listed, like a Samsung profile, delete it

This should fix the problem. You can read more about the problem here.

 

[swarfega]

Its to do with the color management system.

Heres how to correct it:

1. open control panel
2. type color in the search bar and click on the green color management link
3. in the dialog that appears tick the box under your monitor name which says "use my settings for this device"
4. click on the add button
5. There will appear a list of color profiles. You want to select sRGBIEC611966-2.1 and click ok
6. click on the set as default profile button and then close button

Repeat this procedure for each monitor you may have.

edit: @jag odd i didnt see your instructions

 

[garysgold]

Hello Auptyk,

Welcome to the Seven Forums.

I have noticed this problem in b7000. In b7100, the viewer bkgr. is lt. blue. Doesn't seem to effect the color of the pic though. HP w2207 monitor.

Hope you enjoy your stay.

Gary

 

[madbusu]

how how how

pls help me

how to use photo viewer in Tv-out i have nvidia chipset gt8800
when i drag window of photo viewer in tv space and i hit enter i see just a black screen....
the full screen it's on my monitor!

any ideea?

 

[kensiko]

This problem was present in Vista too. It's because of Samsung, not Microsoft.

If anybody got this problem, do the trick explained here.

 

[madbusu]

This problem was present in Vista too. It's because of Samsung, not Microsoft.

If anybody got this problem, do the trick explained here.

here

 

[swarfega]

Yep it happens with my samsungs, check my post above

 

[kensiko]

here

Here in this thread.

 

[madbusu]

man ....i have problem with full screen mode when i wanna see picture from photo viewer in tv-out !

 

[Auptyk]

Thanks for the instructions swarfega and jag it did the trick.

 

[swarfega]

Glad it helped.

 

[algis87]

I've had the same problem, thanks for your advice.

 

[hoodiboy]

Thanks for that info...

 

[Joshatdot]

sorry, i felt it had to be done

 

[Flik]

Just spotted this, worked a treat, thanks

 

[armyslowrdr]

Very nice--thanks! I kind of liked the very pale orange background--made the colors "pop"---so I'm not so sure it was a bug--likely intentional, just like LCD panels in the home theater departments of stores have their contrast, sharpness, etc all cranked.

Now would you know how to make 7 zip behave with this application. I am actually having to choose a different app to view a photo that I had encrypted with 7 zip.

Its to do with the color management system.

Heres how to correct it:

1. open control panel
2. type color in the search bar and click on the green color management link
3. in the dialog that appears tick the box under your monitor name which says "use my settings for this device"
4. click on the add button
5. There will appear a list of color profiles. You want to select sRGBIEC611966-2.1 and click ok
6. click on the set as default profile button and then close button

Repeat this procedure for each monitor you may have.

edit: @jag odd i didnt see your instructions

 

[tssalgado]

Its to do with the color management system.

Heres how to correct it:

1. open control panel
2. type color in the search bar and click on the green color management link
3. in the dialog that appears tick the box under your monitor name which says "use my settings for this device"
4. click on the add button
5. There will appear a list of color profiles. You want to select sRGBIEC611966-2.1 and click ok
6. click on the set as default profile button and then close button

Repeat this procedure for each monitor you may have.

edit: @jag odd i didnt see your instructions

i also have this yellow filter...this step by step instructions helped me. thanks a lot!!!