Microsoft KB Archive/66116

Works 2.00: Using VGA with 3270 Emulators

PSS ID Number: Q66116 Article last modified on 06-12-1996

2.00

MS-DOS

= SUMMARY =

When running Microsoft Works version 2.00 on a VGA screen and using a 3270 emulation, the colors may be incorrect when switching out of Works to the emulator. The screen colors return to normal after switching back into Works.

Microsoft Works changes the color palette of the VGA card. If the 3270 emulation does not reset this color palette when toggling out of Works, you will not receive the expected colors. This problem is due to a limitation in the 3270 emulation.

A possible solution is to change the Works screen driver to EGA by running Setup again and selecting “Modify existing copy” and “Change screen support.” This driver should function properly with a VGA card and monitor; however, it will limit the color palette and the resolution to reflect the capabilities of EGA, instead of VGA.

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