Windows 3.1 Hangs when IBM BASIC is Run in Enhanced Mode

 Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
Article ID: Q85547
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

If you run BASIC.COM or BASICA.COM on an IBM PS/2 under 386 enhanced mode of Windows version 3.1, the machine may stop (hang).

WORKAROUND

The only work around is to run BASIC.COM or BASICA.COM outside of Windows or from Windows in standard mode.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows version 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

KBCategory: kb3rdparty kbprb
KBSubcategory: win31
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.1 3.11

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Last reviewed: November 23, 1994
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