FP: Unexpected Pink Lines Appear in Link View Field (151039)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft FrontPage 97 for Windows with Bonus Pack
  • Microsoft FrontPage for Windows 1.1
This article was previously published under Q151039

For a Microsoft FrontPage 98 version of this article, see 194585.

SYMPTOMS

When you run FrontPage Explorer, pink lines may begin to appear in the Link View field. The lines will appear across the yellow background in the Link View field for any open Web.

CAUSE

This behavior is due to an incompatibility between the Windows 95 generic video driver and certain display adapters using the Cirrus chip set. This problem is limited to the Windows 95 operating system.

RESOLUTION

Use the device-specific driver for your display adapter.

MORE INFORMATION

To change your display adapter, use the following steps:
  1. On the Windows Start menu, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click the Display icon.
  3. Click the Settings tab.
  4. Click Display Type.
  5. In the Adapter Type field, click Change.
  6. Click Have Disk.
  7. Insert your adapter-specific driver disk and click OK.
  8. Follow the instructions on your screen.
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/7/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbprb KB151039
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