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Q75850: Using SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN with Setup Video Problems

Article: Q75850
Product(s): Microsoft Disk Operating System
Version(s): MS-DOS:5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 03-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system version 5.0 
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SUMMARY
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On certain machines, Setup can conflict with the video hardware and display a
partial, scrambled, or condensed screen.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, attempt to print the screen by pressing the
SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN keys. If the printout shows a readable screen, the Setup
program can be completed by printing each screen as it appears and following the
instructions on the printouts.

MORE INFORMATION
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On certain machines, it may be necessary to use a key combination other than
SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN. Possible combinations include CONTROL+PRINT SCREEN or PRINT
SCREEN by itself. CAUTION: Other key combinations can toggle printer echoing of
the screen output.

This workaround may not work on some machines because of different PRINT SCREEN
interrupt handlers or corrupted video memory.


Additional query words: 5.00

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSDOSSearch kbMSDOS500
Version           : MS-DOS:5.0

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