This occurs on a computer who's display (video) drivers are set for only 256 colors. The default graphics in PNR for Windows use more than 256 colors. When Windows is set for only 256 colors and you are using graphics which require more, Windows will try and swap around all the colors in an ineffectual attempt to simulate more than 256 colors. This is called Palette switching. This palette switching can slow down your system. On a modern computer (66MHZ or better) you may actually speed up the system by selecting a higher resolution. There are two solutions for this color flashing problem:

A: Change your video display driver to more than 256 colors (if possible). In Windows 95/98 click on Start - Settings - Control Panel. Then double click on the icon that says display. A box will pop up that says 'Display Properties' click on the tab that says 'Settings.' On this screen there is an area that says 'Color Palette.' In the drop down box there change it from '256 color' to 'High Color (16bit)' or 'True Color (24bit).' If you don't see these choices on your system, then your video card is not capable of these color resolutions and you should use option B below.

B: If you can't Increase your color resolution as stated above, then go into your PNR for Windows program and hit Control-S. This is a shortcut key that will bring up the setup screen. On the setup window click on the tab on the bottom of the window that says 'Misc.' Under 'Wallpaper' click on the button that says 'Browse' and a picture selection box will pop up. If you have never changed the wallpaper before, then the file named 'majesty.bmp' will be pre-selected. We want to change this. Select the file that says maj16.bmp this is a low resolution 16 color background wallpaper. Once you have selected maj16.bmp click on OK. The Color flashing effect should now be reduced.