Windows 10 Color management

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Did not know where to post this, so I did a search on Color Management and this forum seemed to be the place, so...

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I am not asking how to do Win 10 color management. I know how to do it. I'm wondering if my old software is really working or being overridden by Win 10.

Let me explain.

I upgraded to Win 10. For CM I use an old Monaco Optix XR DTP94 puck, circa 2006. Even tho the (puck) driver is not signed, I got it installed by putting Win10 into a developer mode.

I profiled the monitor, created an .ICM file, and set it as the default. Everything is as it should be.

But here's the kicker. I've researched it and cannot find an answer.

The app loads an old .exe file, puts it into the startup stream, and supposedly remaps the colors to the ICM file on startup. The old (2006) monocogamma.exe file is in the startup thread and shows as active in Win 10.

However, because it is so old I am wondering if it is working or needed. In other words, even tho the .exe is being loaded at startup, is it possible that after execution Win 10 comes along and reloads its own profile, overriding what was loaded by the .exe?

Or perhaps the .exe should be removed from the startup stream. If the .icm profile is still set as default, will win 10 use it and load it with its own startup procedures? Note: the monocagamma.exe file seems to be executing on startup - I see a quick tray window pop up and say so.

Don't know, and cannot find an answer. Any help would be appreciated.

Has the driver for the Optix been updated since 2006?
If not,then you might not get it to work correctly,I think it was designed around the Vista era.Also ,gamma was a product of the cathode ray tube years.

It is correct for me.My benq fp92 does not have gamma calibration.The Adobe gamma tool does not work on it.
It's a case of 'agree to disagree'.

Thanks Sygnus21 for the additional links.

I have thought about this logically and it may be a moot point. The colorimeter works correctly, I am sure about that. It produced an icm file which I have designated as the default.

If the old monaco icm loader in the startup stream loads the profile, but then is overridden by windows loading a profile, it will probably load the default (same) icm profile which means either way, the correct profile will be loaded.

On the other hand, if the old monaco profile loader does not correctly load the file, windows will pick up the same icm profile set as the default and load it. No matter what happens, the same default icm profile will be loaded.

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sygnus21 said:

Hi, photographer, photo editor, and printer here. First off, I remember Monaco Optix. Yeah, you really need to upgrade to something more modern as I'm not even sure that company is still exists, or at least is still producing monitor profiling kits. Anyway....



If the Monaco Optix software is working correctly (or compatibly) with Windows, the profile should show up in Color Management (under Control Panel) under "Profiles"....



Above is my profiled NEC monitor using NEC's monitor calibrating software. In it you can see the monitor profile it created and is using. It should also have the "Use my settings for this device" box checked indicating said profile is used.

Depending on how off the adjustments between the base settings and the Monaco profile adjustments you "might" notice a color shift when enabling/disabling the check box.

Let me know if this answered your question or if there's more

We cross posted.

Yes, when the monitor was profiled the icm produced did show up in the color management area and, as normal, it had also automatically set that icm files as the default.

Yes, your post was very helpful. Thanks. The reassurance that it produced the icm, put it into the color management area, AND automatically made it the default gives me confidence things worked as they always have !

Edit: yes, xrite still exists and is going very strong. However, it appears they are not very active in the end-user product sector. They seem to be very heavy into the industrial and commercial markets.

sygnus21 said:

Glad I was able to help ease your mind. You might still consider upgrading your calibration software to include the puck as colorimeters do go bad with age.

Peace ��

Yes, I have been considering a hardware renewal. I've been checking reviews off and on for a long time now. So far, the Spyder X Pro looks promising. If you have any recommendations, I would appreciate them. Thanks again.

(By the way, and off-topic, does your sig have anything to do with (the astronomical) Cygnus X? Many moons ago I was very deep into astronomy and variable star research. Was just curious.) Cheers.