Turning Off High Contrast
Oct 2, 2015Since I installed Windows 10, it automatically went to high contrast.
Every time I reboot - it reverts to high contrast again.
When I go to settings to change, none of the buttons there work for me.
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Time of this report: 8/10/2015, 14:06:55
Machine name: LONO-PC
Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (10.0, Build 10240) (10240.th1.150729-1800)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
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