Paintbrush: No Cursor After Loading Write or Word for Windows

ID: Q72231

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

SYMPTOMS

When you switch to Windows Paintbrush from Word for Windows or from Windows Write, the Paintbrush cursor may not reappear if Windows was configured for no mouse. The cursor is functional but is invisible. To determine that the cursor is functional, hold down the INS key and press one of the arrow keys to paint.

NOTE: This problem seems to occur only when Paintbrush is loaded first.

WORKAROUND

Loading Word for Windows or Windows Write before loading Paintbrush appears to solve the problem.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Paintbrush version 3.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Additional query words: 3.0 win30 3.00 3.00A

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
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