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Q68457: Ground Hog Graphics VGA Card Screen Capture Problem

Article: Q68457
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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You cannot copy graphics from MS-DOS applications to the Clipboard when you use
the Ground Hog Graphics 1 MB Shadow VGA card with Microsoft Windows version 3.0.
Pressing either ALT+PRINT SCREEN or PRINT SCREEN does NOT copy VGA, EGA, or CGA
graphics to the Clipboard. You can capture text to the Clipboard.

This problem occurs with all Ground Hog drivers, regardless of the video mode.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs because of a limitation of the driver.

WORKAROUND
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Use the standard Microsoft VGA driver.

STATUS
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Graphics is researching this limitation and is working on solutions to this
problem. Any questions regarding updates to the drivers should be made to Ground
Hog Graphics.

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

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

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

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