IdleWild Does Not Work with MS-DOS Applications (72177)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11
This article was previously published under Q72177

SYMPTOMS

When IdleWild is loaded and an MS-DOS-based application is active, the screensaver does not activate.

An MS-DOS-based application is active when it is the current application being run or its icon is highlighted.

CAUSE

This is a limitation of IdleWild and not Windows.

WORKAROUND

To force IdleWild to activate, select the Program Manager or any Windows- based application icon.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB72177
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