Cursor Disappears in an MS-DOS Window (72513)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.0
  • Microsoft Windows 3.0a
This article was previously published under Q72513

SYMPTOMS

If you maximize a windowed MS-DOS prompt and press RETURN until you move the cursor to the last line in the window, the flashing cursor disappears. The Window is completely functional and any text you type is visible. The flashing underscore cursor is below the bottom edge of the MS-DOS prompt window.

This problem occurs only in enhanced mode.

CAUSE

This problem is known to occur using the Microsoft Windows version 3.0 display drivers, Video Seven VGA with 512K, and VGA with monochrome display. Other video drivers, including third-party drivers, may also exhibit this problem.

RESOLUTION

To solve the problem, use a Windows 3.0 display driver other than the Video Seven VGA with 512K or the VGA with monochrome display.

STATUS

Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/7/2005
Keywords:KB72513
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