Windows: Cursor Is Lost in MS-DOS when in 43-Line Mode (81807)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows 3.11

This article was previously published under Q81807

SYMPTOMS

When you run Microsoft Windows version 3.1 in standard mode using the EGA video drivers, the cursor may disappear at an MS-DOS command line if the video mode is switched to 43 lines.

RESOLUTION

If the cursor is lost from an MS-DOS command line under Windows, the following MODE statement should restore it.

MODE CO80

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows version 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here as it becomes available.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/10/2003
Keywords:KB81807