MS-DOS-Based Applications on Compaq 4/33 Prolinea (105925)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 5.0a
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.0
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
- Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q105925
This information applies to both Microsoft DoubleSpace and Microsoft
DriveSpace. For MS-DOS 6.22, use DRVSPACE in place of DBLSPACE for commands
and filenames.
SYMPTOMS
When you run MS-DOS-based applications on a Compaq Prolinea 4/33 with
a VGA monitor, the screen may flash.
CAUSE
Compaq has confirmed that a defective system board may not allow
MS-DOS-based applications to access some VGA-specific functions, which
can result in flashing and other unpredictable behavior.
RESOLUTION
To correct this problem, contact Compaq for a replacement motherboard.
MORE INFORMATION
Applications that may be affected include MS-DOS Shell, Microsoft
Diagnostics (color), DoubleSpace maintenance program, Microsoft
Backup, Lotus 1-2-3, WordPerfect, Norton Utilities, and QEMM Manifest.
The products included here are manufactured by vendors independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these
products' performance or reliability.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/6/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB105925 |
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