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How to use ICC profiles in the WCS system-wide?

Anonymous
2012-02-23T12:09:47+00:00

Hello Everybody,

while trying to understand the WCS (Windows Color System) I noticed several issues. Some of them might be intentional, while others might not be:

  • Windows-generated profiles for monitor calibration do (at least on my system) not conform to ICC-standard.
  • Such profiles contain all relevant transformation data ONLY within the MS00-tag. There is no redundant copy/original in the appropriate tags specified by the ICC.
  • Such profiles can be applied system-wide to all color output to the display device, while ICC-conform profiles without the MS00-tag can only be used in certain programs such as the "Windows Photo Viewer".

Is it possible to use externally generated ICC profiles for monitor calibration (system-wide, not for single applications) under Windows 7? Do they have to contain the MS00-tag?

Thank you,

N Rohwer

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-02-27T12:26:16+00:00

    I asked the question in the forum you pointed me to, but so far no one has responded.

    I understand, that this is beyond the usual scope of this board, but nevertheless I would still be happy about an answer.

    So please feel free to answer this question despite the suggestions above.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-02-24T00:47:41+00:00

    Hi,

    Your question is more complex than what is typically answered in the Microsoft Answers forums.  I would suggest you to post your question in the Windows Desktop Development Forums

    You can follow the link to post your question in WIC section in the Windows Desktop Development Forums.

    http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/windowswic/threads

    You may also refer this resource:

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/hardware/gg487409

    It better explains this feature and has a lot of good resources in it.

    I hope this information helps. Please get back to us if you have any more questions about this issue.'

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