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colorcpl.exe

windows gui File Explorer MOTW

Your Monitor is Displaying Colors Incorrectly

Try Example
File Explorer MOTW

  1. Press Win-R on your keyboard.

  2. Type colorcpl and press Enter.

  3. Click the All Profiles tab on the top left.

  4. Click Add button on the bottom right.

  5. Press Ctrl-L to focus the new window.

  6. Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.

  7. Press Enter to submit.

References:

Mitigations:

  • Never adjust monitor settings based on unsolicited advice

  • Be suspicious of requests to run system tools

  • Use official support channels for display issues

Your Monitor Display Profile is Corrupt

Try Example
File Explorer MOTW

  1. Press Win-R on your keyboard.

  2. Type colorcpl and press Enter.

  3. Click to check the box for Use my settings for this device.

  4. Click Add button on the bottom left.

  5. Click Browse button on the bottom left.

  6. Press Ctrl-L to focus the new window.

  7. Press Ctrl-V to paste the desired configuration.

  8. Press Enter to submit.