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Q84047: Text of DEC Pathworks SETHOST.EXE Is Invisible

Article: Q84047
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 06-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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When you use the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) Pathworks SETHOST.EXE
MS-DOS utility with Microsoft Windows operating system version 3.1, the text
will not be visible on the screen when the application is run in full- screen
mode; however, when run in a window it is visible. The application can be placed
into a window by pressing ALT+ENTER.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem:

1. Run Windows Maintenance Setup icon in the Main group.

2. Choose Options and Change System Settings.

3. Change Display to VGA (Version 3.0).

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

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 3rdparty

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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