PPT97: Slide Show Runs On Primary Monitor Under Windows 98 (189545)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows
This article was previously published under Q189545

SYMPTOMS

If you installed Microsoft Windows 98 on your computer and you have configured multiple monitors, full-screen PowerPoint Slide Shows only run on your primary monitor.

This symptom occurs whether you are running your slide show in PowerPoint or in PowerPoint Viewer.

CAUSE

Although Windows 98 supports the use of multiple monitors, certain items must always be displayed on the primary monitor. These items include:
  • Error messages.
  • Full-screen MS-DOS windows.
  • Many games.
PowerPoint slide shows also fall into this category.

WORKAROUND

If you run a slide show in a window, you can move it to any monitor. To run a slide show in a window, follow these steps:
  1. On the Slide Show menu, click Set Up Show.
  2. Click "Browsed by an individual (window)."
  3. Click OK.
  4. Start the slide show.

MORE INFORMATION

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/9/2000
Keywords:kbdisplay kbinterop kbprb KB189545
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