Microsoft KB Archive/180652

= Mouse Can Be Used Only in the Primary Monitor =

Article ID: 180652

Article Last Modified on 1/22/2007

-

APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition

-



This article was previously published under Q180652



SYMPTOMS
If you have multiple monitors connected to your computer, you may be able to use the mouse only in the primary monitor.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you are running an MS-DOS-based program in full- screen mode. Windows 98 runs full-screen MS-DOS-based programs only on the primary monitor, and as a result, the mouse can be used only in the primary monitor.



RESOLUTION
To use the mouse in another monitor while you are running an MS-DOS-based program in full-screen mode, use either of the following methods:


 * Minimize the MS-DOS-based program by pressing CTRL+ESC.
 * Run the MS-DOS-based program in a window by pressing ALT+ENTER.

NOTE: If the mouse pointer is not in the primary monitor when you minimize the MS-DOS-based program or run it in a window, a mouse pointer may appear in the primary monitor and in the monitor where the actual mouse pointer is located. To resolve this behavior, move the mouse pointer to the primary monitor.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
For additional information about using multiple monitors in Windows 98, click Start, click Help, click the Index tab, type multiple, and then double-click the "Multiple Display Support" topic.

Additional query words: cursor screen

Keywords: kbdisplay kbenv kbprb KB180652

-

[mailto:TECHNET@MICROSOFT.COM Send feedback to Microsoft]

© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.