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Q72456: Problem Exiting Windows Setup Using Keyboard

Article: Q72456
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 15-OCT-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 have problems using keyboard commands when running Windows Setup. You also
may experience problems using the mouse, and you may be unable to use the
keyboard or mouse to cancel Setup.

WORKAROUND
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To access the menu, you may either press F10 or ALT key, then use the cursor
keys to select menu options.

To close Setup, press ALT+SPACEBAR, then press C or use ALT+F4.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows version 3.0. This
problem was corrected and does not occur in later versions of Windows.

Additional query words: 3.00 win30 3.00a

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

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