Q72177: IdleWild Does Not Work with MS-DOS Applications

Article: Q72177
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 09-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SYMPTOMS
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When IdleWild is loaded and an MS-DOS-based application is active, the
screensaver does not activate.

An MS-DOS-based application is active when it is the current application being
run or its icon is highlighted.

CAUSE
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This is a limitation of IdleWild and not Windows.

WORKAROUND
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To force IdleWild to activate, select the Program Manager or any Windows- based
application icon.

Additional query words: 3.0 3.00 3.1 3.10 3.00a 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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