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Q132850: SoundSentry Does Not Work for MS-DOS Graphics Programs

Article: Q132850
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenable kbui win95 kbEnableHear kbEnableLearn
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

95
WINDOWS
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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When an MS-DOS graphics program is running and the computer makes a sound, the
system does not generate a screen flash (a visual cue that a sound has
occurred), even though the SoundSentry option in the Accessibility Properties
dialog box is checked.

CAUSE
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The Windows 95 SoundSentry feature does not support screen flashes when the
display is in an MS-DOS graphics program.

RESOLUTION
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If you require the SoundSentry features for MS-DOS graphics programs, install
Access Pack for MS-DOS, and run the full-screen graphics program in MS-DOS mode.

Additional query words: access pack

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Keywords          : kbenable kbui win95 kbEnableHear kbEnableLearn 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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