PRB: Bad Results Using Both ReadConsole and ReadConsoleInput

 Last reviewed: September 25, 1995
Article ID: Q137195
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Win32 Application Programming Interface (API) included with: 

        - Microsoft Windows 95 version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

Unpredictable results occur if you use ReadConsole and ReadConsoleInput together in a Windows 95-based application.

RESOLUTION

Do not mix the two functions when using a single console.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Additional reference words: 4.00 Windows 95
KBCategory: kbprg kbprb
KBSubcategory: BseCon

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Last reviewed: September 25, 1995
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