Microsoft KB Archive/228406

= Hewlett-Packard Omnibook Briefly Displays Random Graphic Characters During Startup =

Article ID: 228406

Article Last Modified on 2/21/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition

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This article was previously published under Q228406



SYMPTOMS
When you start your Hewlett-Packard (HP) Omnibook 900-series computer that is running Windows 2000, random graphic characters may appear on the screen before the desktop is displayed.



CAUSE
This issue can occur when Windows 2000 switches from real mode to protected-mode video driver support.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kbdisplay kbhardware kbprb KB228406

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