CTRL+BREAK and CTRL+Z May Corrupt BallPoint COMPASS.EXE

 Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
Article ID: Q70178
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft BallPoint Mouse, version 1.0
  • Microsoft Mouse Driver for MS-DOS, version 8.0

SUMMARY

Pressing the CTRL+BREAK key combination while running the BallPoint Compass Orientation program may disable the keyboard. Also, pressing the CTRL+Z key combination while viewing the README.TXT file from the Compass Orientation program may corrupt the screen.

This information applies to the Microsoft BallPoint Mouse, version 1.0, and the Microsoft Mouse Driver for MS-DOS, version 8.0.

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Additional reference words: 1.00 8.00 Noupd

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Last reviewed: September 16, 1996
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