Full Screen Text Flashes with QVision Drivers (113565)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q113565 SYMPTOMS
When using a Compaq QVision adapter with the QVision drivers supplied with
the Windows NT operating system, text flashes or blinks in a full screen
command prompt.
CAUSE
Screen colors (for text, background, and other elements) have a high-
intensity attribute, which when activated makes colors brighter and more
vivid. But high-intensity background colors make text blink when the
display mode is changed to full screen.
WORKAROUND
There are two ways to stop this from happening:
- choose a background color for which the high-intensity attribute
is not set
- choose a driver other than the QVision
Since QVision drivers provide the high resolution and color depths most
often used on systems equipped with the QVision display adapter, it is
more practical to select another background color. Here's how:
- Open a command prompt by choosing the Command Prompt icon from the Main
group.
- If the command prompt opens in full screen mode, press ALT-ENTER to
change it to a window.
- Click the control box in the upper left corner of the command prompt
window and choose Screen Colors from the resulting drop-down menu.
- Select Screen Background and then choose one of the first eight colors
from the left in the color bar--their high-intensity attribute is not
set. Select a color for the text, if you want to.
- When you are satisfied with your choice(s), check the Save
Configuration box.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT and Windows NT
Advanced Server version 3.10. We are researching this problem and will post new information in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/20/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbother KB113565 |
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