MS-DOS-Based Programs Can Be Run Only on Primary Monitor (180944)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98
This article was previously published under Q180944

SYMPTOMS

If you have multiple monitors connected to your computer and you run an MS- DOS-based program, it may be run only on the primary monitor.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are running the MS-DOS-based program in full-screen mode.

RESOLUTION

To work around this behavior, run the MS-DOS-based program in a window. To do so, press ALT+ENTER.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION

Windows 98 runs full-screen MS-DOS-based programs only on the primary monitor.

For information about issues that can occur when you have multiple monitors connected to your computer and you run an MS-DOS-based program in full-screen mode, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

ARTICLE-ID: 180652
TITLE : Mouse Can Be Used Only in the Primary Monitor


For additional information about using multiple monitors in Windows 98, click Start, click Help, click the Index tab, type multiple, and then double-click the "Multiple Display Support" topic.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kbprb KB180944
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