Microsoft KB Archive/135152

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Text Appears as Blocky Characters with S3 Video Card

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Q135152

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you are using an S3 911/924 video adapter, a line of text on the screen may appear as a series of blocky characters.

CAUSE
This problem can occur if you are using a color cursor.

RESOLUTION
To work around this problem, use either of the following methods:


 * Use only black and white cursors.
 * Change the graphics performance to Basic or None. To do so, follow these steps:


 * In Control Panel, double click the System icon.
 * On the Performance tab, click Graphics.
 * Move the Hardware Acceleration slider all the way to the left (the None position) or one notch to the right of None.
 * Click OK. Click Close. When you are prompted to restart your computer, do so.

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