Serial Mouse Problems with Magnavox 286

ID: Q79515

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a

SUMMARY

Earlier models of the Magnavox 286 personal computer may have trouble running Windows with a serial mouse. One problem may be hanging at the logo screen when trying to run Windows 3.0 in standard mode.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem stems from the fact that several models of the Magnavox 286 have a built-in bus port for the mouse. Windows expects to find the mouse on the bus port and it will hang during its boot if the mouse is connected elsewhere, such as on a serial port.

The Magnavox machines for which this information applies include:

Headstart 300
Headstart 300 CD
Maxstation 286
Magnum GL

All of these machines are Magnavox-Philips 286-based machines.

The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a

Keywords : win30
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Platform : WINDOWS
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