XTs Does Not Install for EGA or VGA Color with Windows 3.0

ID: Q67010

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

If you use an XT (8088, 8086 or NEC V20 processor) with Microsoft Windows version 3.0, it is not possible to install for EGA high-resolution color display or VGA drivers even if your computer is equipped with one of these displays. This situation occurs because these drivers contain AT (80286) specific instructions.

MORE INFORMATION

If you try to install for one of these drivers, the Setup program crashes after it copies the logo file (EGALOGO.LGO or VGALOGO.LGO) and attempts to enter the Windows-based portion of SETUP.EXE.

It should be possible to install for EGA black and white, EGA monochrome, or CGA choices if you have an EGA adapter. You should be able to install for VGA with monochrome display if you have a VGA display. Windows does not display in color on XT computers.

Do not be concerned that the EGA black and white and EGA monochrome choices say "(286 only)" after them. This only indicates that they won't work in the 386 enhanced mode because they cannot be virtualized. They work in the standard (286) mode or real mode.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 3.0a 3.00a KBHW

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Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
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