Mouse Can Be Used Only in the Primary Monitor (180652)
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This article was previously published under Q180652 SYMPTOMS
If you have multiple monitors connected to your computer, you may be able
to use the mouse only in the primary monitor.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you are running an MS-DOS-based program in full-
screen mode. Windows 98 runs full-screen MS-DOS-based programs only on the
primary monitor, and as a result, the mouse can be used only in the
primary monitor.
RESOLUTION
To use the mouse in another monitor while you are running an MS-DOS-based
program in full-screen mode, use either of the following methods:
- Minimize the MS-DOS-based program by pressing CTRL+ESC.
- Run the MS-DOS-based program in a window by pressing ALT+ENTER.
NOTE: If the mouse pointer is not in the primary monitor when you minimize
the MS-DOS-based program or run it in a window, a mouse pointer may appear
in the primary monitor and in the monitor where the actual mouse pointer
is located. To resolve this behavior, move the mouse pointer to the
primary monitor.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about using multiple monitors in Windows 98,
click Start, click Help, click the Index tab, type multiple,
and then double-click the "Multiple Display Support" topic.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/16/2004 |
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| Keywords: | kbdisplay kbenv kbprb KB180652 |
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