Q86837: POINTER.EXE 8.1 May Slow Windows Applications

Article: Q86837
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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SUMMARY
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Using Microsoft Mouse driver version 8.1 POINTER.EXE may cause some Windows
applications to slow down or stop when attempting to write to the screen. To
correct the problem, use POINTER.EXE supplied with Microsoft Mouse driver
version 8.20a.


Additional query words: SimCity Procomm 8.10 8.20 3rdparty

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

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