First post, by Malik
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This is a patched SVGA driver that I found 2 or 3 years back. Not sure how many have got it, but here it is.
Extract it.
Notes on usage :
1.) Use it AFTER installing windows. Select the VGA or VGA 3.0 option under win 3.x setup.
2.) Then, when you're in windows, go to windows setup and change the display to 640x480x 256 colours.
3.) Save and EXIT.
4.) Overwrite the svga256.drv by copying this driver into the Windows directory. ( So make a backup copy of your original svga256.drv if you have to or haven't done it yet.).
When you boot back into Win3.x, you should be able to see the new display as shown in the Windows Setup section.
Some notes to consider :
a. I haven't tested in any higher res. modes yet.
b. I have done this successfully using my previous GeForce Ti 4200 card.
c. When you load up a dos program or screen from within windows and return to windows, the screen may get corrupted. Avoid using dos programs which will load full screen from within windows.
d. Haven't tested with a PCI-E card. But considering a "contemporary" retro rig, imho, the max expected graphics card we'll be using will be an AGP based card.
