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Q68240: Renaissance RVGA 2 Video Card WIN30FIX Patch for Windows 3.0

Article: Q68240
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 09-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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If you attempt to run an MS-DOS application in a window when you are using the
RVGA 2 video card from Renaissance, Microsoft Windows version 3.0 may stop
responding (hang). The MS-DOS application works correctly in full- screen mode.

RESOLUTION
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Renaissance is aware of this problem and has created a patch to correct this
behavior. The file you need is WIN30FIX.EXE. Before you load Windows 3.0,
execute this file. You can run this file at the MS-DOS prompt or execute it in
the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

You can obtain this file by downloading it from Renaissance's Bulletin Board at
(425) 454-0511 or by calling its technical support number (800) 422-7369. Ask
for the RVGA 2 video card patch to correct the problem of MS-DOS applications
running incorrectly in a window under Windows 3.0, and they will mail you the
WIN30FIX.EXE file.

MORE INFORMATION
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The Renaissance product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance ore reliability.

Additional query words: 3rdparty WIN30 3.0 3.0a 3.00a

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

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