Windows 10: Color profile/filter added after update

Hello,

Yesterday, I noticed there were some extra windows updates that involved my monitor (viewsonic xg2530) and processor (Ryzen 7 3600). I also may have updated the graphics card (GTX 1080).

After my computer restarted, the colors on various UI menus on my Viewsonic changed; however, my extended monitor (BenQ) remains the same.

The phenomena is quite weird, because when I play video games, or look at my background, there are no changes. It only happens when I open a UI for another program. Some noticeable programs are Google Chrome, and Steam. The colors have completely changed to some green/pink filter.

Screenshots attached. If I take a screenshot, and upload it, the filter applies twice and changes back to normal color on my screen.


If I move a window from the Viewsonic to the BenQ, then it changes back to normal.

• I have been able to force correct color in google chrome by changing "Force Color Profile" in chrome://flags/ from default to sRGB, but that doesn't fix it for other programs that have changed.

• I have checked many monitor settings, and nothing has fixed the issue.

• I have tried turning High Contrast on and off.

• I have tried changing Nighttime mode.

• I have tried uninstalling my monitor drivers.

• I have checked various Nvidia settings

I'll be here to answer any additional questions you might need to troubleshoot my issue.

Thank you,

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Colors looking grey in Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that the colors look grey on your computer. I would suggest you to check the color filters in Settings and see if that helps. Kindly, refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + U, to open
   Ease of Access Settings.
   
2. Now, select Color filters from the left pane.
   
3. Under Use color filters, toggle the switch to
   off for Turn on color filters.
   
4. Clear the check box for Allow the shortcut key to toggle filter on or off.
   

Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

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turn off this filter? I tried clicking on it thinking it might be a toggle, but nothing happened - the filter remained on. Any suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,

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Screen color profile changes once a USB device is plugged.

Hi Maher,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



In order to help you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the following details:

• Does this issue occur only when connecting a USB device or it happens when you connect a HDMI/VGA cable?
  
• What is the make and model of the computer?
  
• Which build version of Windows is installed on the computer? To check type:
  winver in the search bar on the Taskbar and hit
  Enter.
  

In the meantime, you can try calibrating the Display Color Profiles as per your requirement and see if that helps. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Type Color Management in the search bar on the
   Taskbar and open it.
   
2. Click on Advanced Tab.
   
3. Click on Calibrate Display, and follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the display.
   
4. If you want to change the Default system profile, then click on
   Change system defaults, click on the profile that you want to make default and click on
   Set as default to make the profile as the default profile.
   

For more information on Color Management, you can refer the article
About Color Management.



You can also, try updating the Display drivers and check if that helps. Please refer the steps in the article

Update drivers in Windows 10. Here, after opening Device Manager, Expand Display adapters, and follow the steps mentioned in the article.



Please reply with the status of the issue, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator