PC Ext: Running EXTERNAL.EXE Clears the Keyboard Buffer

ID: Q103460

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.2

SYMPTOMS

Running the External Mail program (EXTERNAL.EXE) clears the keyboard buffer so that the F3 key does not recall the previous command line.

RESOLUTION

Although the F3 key does not work, you can use the Microsoft MS-DOS DOSKEY program (DOSKEY.COM) to recall the command. When the DOSKEY program is loaded into memory, you can press the UP ARROW key to recall previous MS-DOS commands.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a 3.20

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.2
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :