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Can't switch MS-DOS to full screen
Name: Ben Date: January 10, 2001 at 17:23:49 Pacific
Comment:
Please help, when I try and run the DOS prompt from my desktop I get the message: 'This program cannot run in a window because of the way it uses the display...' when I press ALT+ENTER I get another message : 'cannot switch to a full-screen while text is selected or scroll command is active etc' Pressing ESC has no effect, and I can only exit the window using CTRL+ALT+DEL Any help would be greatly appreciated
Name: Anonymous Date: January 10, 2001 at 19:51:02 Pacific
Reply:
Try pressing scroll lock if it isn't already pressed, a light should go on on your keyboard, or try: (Windows 9x) Start Menu, Programs, MS-DOS Prompt (Windows ME) Start Menu, Programs, Accessories, MS-DOS Prompt (Windows 3.1, i'm not 100% sure with this) Main Program Group MS-DOS Prompt Although your problem may just be some kind of corrupt file. Try calling tech support, if this information didn't help, which I hope ANY bit of it did.
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Response Number 2
Name: The Doofus Date: January 11, 2001 at 00:16:31 Pacific
Reply:
Right-click the Icon for Dos prompt and choose properties. Choose the Screen tab and change the radio button from Window to Full Screen.
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