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Q88424: DOS Applications Running in a Window Can’t Use a Mouse

Article: Q88424
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 01-NOV-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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Windows versions 3.0 and 3.0a do not support using a mouse in an MS-DOS-based
application running in a window.

WORKAROUND
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- Upgrade to Windows 3.1, which supports this functionality.

- Run the MS-DOS-based application in full-screen mode to use the mouse.

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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