HyperKey Does Not Function Properly in an MS-DOS VM (82473)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 3.11
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q82473 SYMPTOMS
HyperKey, part of the HyperDisk SpeedKit, does not work properly in an
MS-DOS virtual machine (VM) under Microsoft Windows.
HyperKey can cause several problems in an MS-DOS VM:
- Keystroke repeats may stop.
- Keys pressed may display sporadically.
- Sound may continuously play from Windows if a sound was playing just
before switching to an MS-DOS VM.
CAUSE
HyperKey is explicitly documented as not being compatible with Windows.
Page 5 of the HyperKey manual states the following:
When Microsoft Windows is active, a device driver such as
HyperKey cannot intercept keystrokes. Therefore, HyperKey
is inoperative in the Windows environment.
WORKAROUND
If these problems occur, remove HyperKey from the CONFIG.SYS or
AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
MORE INFORMATION
HyperKey is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no
warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or
reliability.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/19/2000 |
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| Keywords: | KB82473 |
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