HyperKey Does Not Function Properly in an MS-DOS VM

Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q82473

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11
Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

HyperKey, part of the HyperDisk SpeedKit, does not work properly in an MS-DOS virtual machine (VM) under Microsoft Windows.

HyperKey can cause several problems in an MS-DOS VM:

Keystroke repeats may stop.
Keys pressed may display sporadically.
Sound may continuously play from Windows if a sound was playing just before switching to an MS-DOS VM.

CAUSE

HyperKey is explicitly documented as not being compatible with Windows. Page 5 of the HyperKey manual states the following:

   When Microsoft Windows is active, a device driver such as
   HyperKey cannot intercept keystrokes. Therefore, HyperKey
   is inoperative in the Windows environment.

WORKAROUND

If these problems occur, remove HyperKey from the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT file.

MORE INFORMATION

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

KBCategory: kbtool kbdisplay kbsound kb3rdparty
KBSubcategory: win30 win31 wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 win31 3.11 hyper key 3rdparty wfwg

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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