Q134476: MS Paint Color Eraser Tool Does Not Erase Bitmap

Article: Q134476
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to use the Color Eraser tool in Microsoft Paint, you find that you
cannot make changes to a bitmap.

CAUSE
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You are trying to edit a bitmap that originated as a 24-bit image.

RESOLUTION
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After you make a backup copy of the image in its current format, save the bitmap
in 256 (or fewer) color format, and then open it again.


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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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