?How can I get my computer's settings to remain intact when opening web-browsers/new windows?

Question

I am having an annoying problem with my computer.
Whenever I open a web browser (we use Internet Explorer/Firefox), or a new window by using the "start" button, the computer's settings jump back to 8 bits. I need it on 16 bits for pictures to display properly. I have to re-set the computer to 16 bits each time I start the computer, either from Off or from Standby ... or even after just opening a new window while remaining online. I have no idea why this is happening, or what I ought to be able to do to get the setting to remain intact. My computer is Windows XP Sp2 (or some such? very close to that) Does any one know? or Know where I can find directions for this (on-line preferably)? Thank You Very Much for Any help given!

I've heard of something called 'clearing the cache'? Would doing that put at risk my Bookmark files? Or my history-of-use memory? If not, how do I go about it? Or, where are there instructios to do so?

Answer 1

Your pc might be having some memory problems.

In order to start a program, windows must allocate memory for that program to function.. In this case, windows is dumping the memory used for your 16bit resolution to 8bit in order to run IE or Firefox..