Dinosaur Movies Are Garbled on COMPAQ 486C Portable (107527)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Dinosaurs for Windows 1.0
This article was previously published under Q107527

SYMPTOMS

The dinosaur movies will not display correctly in full-screen mode on a Compaq 486C portable computer if you are using the plasma internal display.

RESOLUTION

To correct the problem, run the movies in a window.

To run the movies in a window, do the following:
  1. Open the Msdinos.ini file located in the Windows folder using a text editor such as Microsoft Notepad.
  2. Change or add the following line to the Msdinos.ini file:

    Videoinwindow=1

  3. Save the changes and exit.

MORE INFORMATION

The Compaq product discussed here is manufactured by Compaq, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/8/1999
Keywords:KB107527
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