How to configure Windows XP to run in 256 (8bit) color mode

[hasu]

I am preparing some tutorial using a screen capturing tool (wink - from www.debugmode.com).
Since lower color depth could create smaller file, I am trying to run Windows XP with 256 colors.

I tried the following methods

1. Compatibility mode - This mode mess with the color settings and the result look very ugly
2. Press F8 during boot process and select "Enable VGA Mode" - that works fine at 640x480 (I did not tried at other resolutions), but require reboot.

BTW, I am using ATI8500LE video card - if that makes a difference

 

[waitman]

Control panel, display, settings,advanced,general tab, bottom half, compatibility, runnig programs in 256 color mode and follow those instuctions. It works for me.

 

[hasu]

Thanks.

I think problem is with my monitor. It does not show 256 color pallete properly (Dell 1800FP).
I found one more place to select resolution. Display Properties -> Advanced -> Adapter -> List All modes

 

[Barnaby W. Füi]

Just take the screenshot and convert it to a gif. Or convert it to a jpeg with high compression.