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Q74200: Cannot Task Switch Some DESQview Versions from MS-DOS Shell

Article: Q74200
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.x,6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system versions 5.0, 5.0a, 6.0 
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SUMMARY
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Quarterdeck's DESQview software can be started from Microsoft MS-DOS Shell
shipped with MS-DOS version 5.0. However, you cannot task switch away from
versions of DESQview prior to 2.34, or the system stops responding (hangs).

DESQview versions 2.34 and later prevent this problem from occurring. If you are
using an earlier version of DESQview, contact Quarterdeck for an update.

MORE INFORMATION
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For more information, contact Quarterdeck Office Systems.

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


Additional query words: 5.00 5.00a 6.00 3rdparty quarter deck dosshell

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS600 kbMSDOS500 kbMSDOS500a
Version           : MS-DOS:5.x,6.0

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