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Q79515: Serial Mouse Problems with Magnavox 286

Article: Q79515
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-DEC-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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Earlier models of the Magnavox 286 personal computer may have trouble running
Windows with a serial mouse. One problem may be hanging at the logo screen when
trying to run Windows 3.0 in standard mode.

MORE INFORMATION
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This problem stems from the fact that several models of the Magnavox 286 have a
built-in bus port for the mouse. Windows expects to find the mouse on the bus
port and it will hang during its boot if the mouse is connected elsewhere, such
as on a serial port.

The Magnavox machines for which this information applies include:

  Headstart 300
  Headstart 300 CD
  Maxstation 286
  Magnum GL

All of these machines are Magnavox-Philips 286-based machines.

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

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a

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

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