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Q132591: ALT+ENTER Does Not Switch MS-DOS Session to Full-Screen

Article: Q132591
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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Pressing the right ALT key in an ALT+ENTER key combination may not switch an
MS-DOS session between windowed and full-screen mode.

CAUSE
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In non-U.S. keyboard layouts, the right ALT key is not an ALT key. It is the
ALTGR key, which is used to enter national language characters.

RESOLUTION
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To switch an MS-DOS session between windowed and full-screen mode, use the left
ALT key in the ALT+ENTER key combination.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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