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Q63589: Non-Windows Applications Difficult to Read on Monochrome VGA

Article: Q63589
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 15-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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You may experience problems reading the text in non-Windows applications running
under Microsoft Windows version 3.0 on a computer with a monochrome VGA display.
Although this usually occurs in enhanced mode, it can also happen in real and
standard modes.

WORKAROUND
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You can correct this problem by adjusting the contrast every time the
application is used.

A better workaround is to rerun Setup and select "VGA" rather than "VGA with
Monochrome display." However, this may not always work.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here as it
becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.00 win30

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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