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Q85547: Windows 3.1 Hangs when IBM BASIC is Run in Enhanced Mode

Article: Q85547
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 29-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you run BASIC.COM or BASICA.COM on an IBM PS/2 under 386 enhanced mode of
Windows version 3.1, the machine may stop (hang).

WORKAROUND
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The only work around is to run BASIC.COM or BASICA.COM outside of Windows or
from Windows in standard mode.


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows version 3.1. We are
researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes
available.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.1 3.11

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

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