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Q90333: Screen Momentarily Garbled at Windows for Workgroups Startup

Article: Q90333
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 3.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 13-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you start Windows for Workgroups (WFWG), the screen may become garbled
momentarily after the logo and wallpaper appear. After a few seconds, or if the
mouse is moved, the screen restores the wallpaper and the Windows for Workgroups
login dialog appears.

CAUSE
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Some third-party video drivers write to the display to reset. These drivers
attempt to write to the display in a manner that matches the Windows startup
screen, so you do not notice. Because Windows for Workgroups has made changes to
Windows startup, you see the video driver reset.

WORKAROUND
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To solve this problem, replace the video driver on your computer with a video
driver included with Windows for Workgroups.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 redrawn refresh

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWFWSearch kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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