Oak VGA Prostar Excelerator May Cause Distortion in Shell (104721)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
This article was previously published under Q104721
3.10 3.11 | 5.x 6.00
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SYMPTOMS

The video display for the MS-DOS Shell is distorted after you run Windows 3.1.

CAUSE

This problem can occur when you use an Oak VGA ProStar Excelerator video card with video BIOS version 1.01 and Oak Technologies display drivers for Microsoft Windows 3.1. This problem occurs only if you run an MS-DOS-based application under Windows.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, install the Microsoft VGA driver that ships with Microsoft Windows version 3.1 (VGA.DRV).

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact Oak Technologies Technical Support

The products included here are manufactured by Oak Technologies, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2003
Keywords:KB104721
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