Borland Applications May Appear to Hang When Installing

ID: Q82377

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

SUMMARY

Sometimes Borland's Turbo C++ may appear to stop (hang) when you install Turbo C++ from Microsoft Windows File Manager; however, Turbo C++ is not hung. Resize the open windows so that the Turbo C++ Setup application icon is visible. Setup continues normally.

This also may apply to other Borland products using similar install engines.

MORE INFORMATION

Some third-party products have a Setup program that looks for actions, in this case an unnecessary WM_PAINT (to repaint the icon), that tell Setup to continue. Under Windows, WM_PAINT is not sent if the application's icon does not need to be repainted, as when it is covered by other windows.

Make sure the icon (created by double-clicking the Setup program in File Manager) is exposed. Move the icon, or resize any obscuring windows, and Setup continues as expected.

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Additional query words: 3.10 3.11

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Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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