MS-DOS-Based Program's Always Suspend Check Box Always Selected

• Microsoft Windows 98
• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you press ALT+TAB to minimize an MS-DOS-based program, and then view the Misc tab in the program's Properties dialog box, the Always Suspend check box may be selected. This behavior may occur even if you have previously clicked the Always Suspend check box to clear it.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you are using a Logitech mouse driver version that is earlier than version 8.0.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, update your Logitech mouse driver to version 8.0 or later. For information about how to do so, contact Logitech, or view the documentation included with your mouse.

To work around this issue, use either of the following methods:

Method 1

1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click System.



2. Click the Device Manager tab, double-click the Mouse branch to expand it, click your mouse, and then click Properties.



3. Click the Driver tab, click Update Driver, click Next, click "Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location, so you can select the driver you want", and then click Show All Hardware.



4. Under Manufacturers, click Standard Mouse Types, and then click Standard PS/2 Port Mouse under Models.



5. Click Next, click Yes, click Next, click Finish, and then restart your computer.

Method 2

1. Right-click the shortcut to your MS-DOS-based program, and then click Properties.



2. Click the Screen tab, and then click Window under Usage.



3. Click Apply, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party product discussed in this article is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbui win95 win98
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb