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Q94727: WinStar Graphics Card Incompatible with Windows VGA

Article: Q94727
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 16-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11 
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the WinStar Graphics Accelerator (manufactured by Chem Company)
either with Windows or Windows for Workgroups version 3.1, you may experience
display problems while using the standard Windows VGA video driver. These
problems may include a "fuzzy" display, and a black box around the mouse cursor.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem

- Use the drivers included with the video board.

  -or-

- Contact the board manufacturer to request a hardware upgrade.

To reach Chem Company, call (510) 226-6116.

The Chem product included here is manufactured by a vendor independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.10 out of focus mouse systems

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbWFWSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311 kbWFW310
Version           : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11

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