Microsoft KB Archive/28012

Corrupted Screen in Graphics Mode with Zenith 248 EGA

PSS ID Number: Q28012 Article last modified on 11-02-1994

4.00 5.00

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

When running Word Version 4.00 in graphics mode on a Zenith 248 with an EGA graphics adapter, the screen may display random characters or just a blank white screen.

You can correct this problem by setting up a DOS environment variable to help Word function correctly with the Zenith 248. Before starting Word, type the following command at any DOS prompt:

SET EGAFONT=TRUE

You can include this line in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file if you don’t want to enter it each time before starting Word. For additional information on the function of the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, please consult your DOS manual.

When using the Zenith 248 with an EGA graphics adapter with Word 5.00, it is necessary to use the appropriate SCREEN.VID file to support the adapter. For information on how to create the SCREEN.VID file, see the file MAKEVID.DOC, which is contained on the Utilities Disk 2 for the 5.25-inch version and on the Utilities Disk on the 3.5-inch version.

KBCategory: kbother kbhw KBSubcategory: Additional reference words: video ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1994.