Windows 2.x Should Not be Run from Windows 3.0 (58259)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
This article was previously published under Q58259
Windows/286 and Windows/386 versions 2.x should not be run from Windows 3.0 or 3.0a. Numerous problems can result if one version encounters the other's files. Also, mouse operation is lost when returning to Windows 3.0 or 3.0a from Windows 2.x.

You can work around this limitation by running Windows 3.0 or 3.0a in real mode under Windows 3.0 or 3.0a standard or enhanced modes. Windows 3.0 and 3.0a real mode is compatible with Windows 2.x applications. If Windows 2.x must be run, it should be run outside of Windows 3.0 and 3.0a.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB58259
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