DOS Applications Running in a Window Can't Use a Mouse

 Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
Article ID: Q88424
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows operating system versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

Windows versions 3.0 and 3.0a do not support using a mouse in an MS-DOS-based application running in a window.

WORKAROUND

  • Upgrade to Windows 3.1, which supports this functionality.
  • Run the MS-DOS-based application in full-screen mode to use the mouse.

KBCategory: kbusage kbhw
KBSubcategory: win30
Additional reference words: 3.00 3.00a

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Last reviewed: November 21, 1994
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