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Q74846: Microsoft’s Works 2.0a Does Not Run in a Window

Article: Q74846
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SUMMARY
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Although you can install Microsoft's Works for MS-DOS version 2.0a as a complete
"text" application, it does not run reliably in a window in Windows enhanced
mode.

MORE INFORMATION
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This is true whether you try to start in a window (by designating this in the
PIF) or switch into a window (by pressing ALT+ENTER). Works will switch into a
window, but will not run correctly in a window and will produce the following
error message:

  You cannot run this application while other high resolution applications are
  running full screen. The application will be suspended until a low-resolution
  or text application is running full screen. Check the PIF settings to ensure
  they are correct.

The above message may be displayed either upon switching into a window, starting
the application in a window, or when existing Works.

WORKAROUND
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Run Microsoft Works in full-screen mode (do not run it in a window).

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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