When I try to change the hardware acceleration, I get a message that says "the new settings could not be saved in the registry."

I tried to play Solitaire on my Dell computer and I get the message to turn on my hardware acceleration.  When I do that, I get the message, "the new settings could not be saved to the registry.  Help!  I have Windows Vista 32-bit Home.  I even installed a new video card driver.

Hi PennyKnight

1. What is the number of the model of Dell computer?
2. you download and install the latest driver on the manufacturer's Web site?

Method 1:

I suggest you to use the services of troubleshooting and to check if these help solve problems-

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-hardware-and-devices-Troubleshooter

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-display-quality-Troubleshooter

Method 2:

You can check if there are errors for the display device in Device Manager. Please refer to the below steps.
a. open the Device Manager by clicking the Start button, click on the Control Panel, clicking system and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
b b.. in Device Manager, look for the device and then right click on the name of the device and go to properties.
c. now on the general tab, check the status of the device. Let us know the status of the device. Also you can inform an error code with the State.

I hope this helps.

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