Article: Q82473
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.1,3.11; Win95:
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s):
Last Modified: 19-DEC-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11
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SYMPTOMS
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HyperKey, part of the HyperDisk SpeedKit, does not work properly in an MS-DOS
virtual machine (VM) under Microsoft Windows.
HyperKey can cause several problems in an MS-DOS VM:
- Keystroke repeats may stop.
- Keys pressed may display sporadically.
- Sound may continuously play from Windows if a sound was playing just before
switching to an MS-DOS VM.
CAUSE
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HyperKey is explicitly documented as not being compatible with Windows. Page 5
of the HyperKey manual states the following:
When Microsoft Windows is active, a device driver such as HyperKey cannot
intercept keystrokes. Therefore, HyperKey is inoperative in the Windows
environment.
WORKAROUND
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If these problems occur, remove HyperKey from the CONFIG.SYS or AUTOEXEC.BAT
file.
MORE INFORMATION
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HyperKey is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no
warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or
reliability.
Additional query words: 3.10 win31 3.11 hyper key 3rdparty wfwg
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Keywords :
Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbWin95search kbWFWSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin310 kbWin311 kbWFW310 kbWFW311
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11; Win95:
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