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Q88383: Windows Err Msg: Problem Drawing or Printing Object

Article: Q88383
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11; :3.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
- Microsoft Windows Resource Kit, version 3.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use Write to open or print the MOUSEQA.WRI file packaged with the
Microsoft Windows Resource Kit for operating system 3.1, the following error
message may appear:

  Problem Drawing or Printing Object

WORKAROUND
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Install the standard VGA video driver that comes with Windows 3.1, or install
any compatible 16-color driver.

MORE INFORMATION
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This error message is generated when you are using a 256-color video driver, and
you attempt to open MOUSEQA.WRI, which contains a 16-color mouse image.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 err msg icon

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

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