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Q72513: Cursor Disappears in an MS-DOS Window

Article: Q72513
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 01-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 maximize a windowed MS-DOS prompt and press RETURN until you move the
cursor to the last line in the window, the flashing cursor disappears. The
Window is completely functional and any text you type is visible. The flashing
underscore cursor is below the bottom edge of the MS-DOS prompt window.

This problem occurs only in enhanced mode.

CAUSE
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This problem is known to occur using the Microsoft Windows version 3.0 display
drivers, Video Seven VGA with 512K, and VGA with monochrome display. Other video
drivers, including third-party drivers, may also exhibit this problem.

RESOLUTION
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To solve the problem, use a Windows 3.0 display driver other than the Video
Seven VGA with 512K or the VGA with monochrome display.

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

Additional query words: 3.00 win30 xga 3rdparty 3.00a windrvr

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

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