Microsoft KB Archive/29870

IBM PCjr Duplicates Characters in QuickC PSS ID Number: Q29870 Article last modified on 05-16-1988 PSS database name: S_QuickC

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MS-DOS

Problem: When running QuickC on an IBM PCjr, each keystroke results in two characters being displayed on the screen. This problem also occurs with QuickBASIC and has been reported to occur with the Microsoft M editor on a PCjr.

Response: According to owners of IBM PCjrs, there are patches for these IBM PCjr keyboard incompatibility problems. These patches are not produced by Microsoft, and Microsoft makes no guarantee about their fitness for use or their reliability. You may wish to check the following sources regarding the patches:


 * 1) “The Junior Report” magazine, December 1987, Page 24.
 * 2) On CompuServ, the file INT9JR.ARC in DL 1 of IBMJR SIG. The file KBFIX.ARC in DL 0 of IBMJR SIG may also contain this information.
 * 3) On the Twin City PC bulletin board, (phone (612) 888-0468 or

 888-7570), the INT9JR.ARC file.

Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1988.