Text May Be Partially Displayed Using Cirrus Logic Driver (158944)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.1
This article was previously published under Q158944

SYMPTOMS

When you are using a Cirrus Logic GD5434-based display adapter, screen characters may be only partially displayed.

RESOLUTION

To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:
  • Set the hardware acceleration to None. To do this, follow these steps:

    1. In Control Panel, double-click Display.
    2. Click the Settings Tab.
    3. Click the Advanced Properties button.
    4. Click the Performance Tab.
    5. Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to None.
    6. Click OK.
    7. Click OK.
  • Use a standard display driver such as the Standard VGA driver. To change the driver, follow these steps:

    1. In Control Panel, double-click Display.
    2. Click the Settings tab, and then click Advanced Properties.
    3. Click the Adapter tab
    4. Click the Change button and then click Show All Devices.
    5. In the Manufacturers box, click (Standard Display Types).
    6. In the Models box, click Standard Display Adapter (VGA), and then click OK.
    7. Click Close.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/30/2003
Keywords:KB158944
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