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Q75205: PC DOS: Graphics Screen Corruption When Using Micro & Monitor

Article: Q75205
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:2.1e,3.0,3.0b,3.2,3.2a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 19-OCT-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, versions 2.1e, 3.0, 3.0b, 3.2, 3.2a, on platform(s):
   - the operating system: MS-DOS 
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SUMMARY
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If you use Micro and Monitor with Microsoft Mail for PC Networks while you are
running an MS-DOS application in graphics mode, screen garbage will appear upon
mail notification.

For example, if you load Micro and Monitor prior to running an MS-DOS application
such as Word Perfect or Microsoft Word for MS-DOS in graphics mode, the MS-DOS
application graphics screen will become corrupted when mail is received;
however, the mail notification dialog box will appear correctly.

CAUSE
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Micro and Monitor are terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs used with
Microsoft Mail for PC Networks that notify the user of incoming mail. Running
any MS-DOS application in graphics mode causes conflicts with Micro and Monitor,
which are text mode TSR applications.

RESOLUTION
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After you press the ENTER key to close the notification dialog box, you can do a
screen redraw to regain the correct screen appearance of the MS-DOS application
in graphics mode.

Additional query words: 2.10e 3.00 3.00b 3.20 3.20a graphics micro monitor

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:2.1e,3.0,3.0b,3.2,3.2a

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