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Driver for Windows 3.1 Problem

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by ffbb 1 view

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386 machine, windows dos v.6.22/windows 3.1 I have installed several mouses and the driver work in dos but will not work in windows. Windows comes up but the cursor will not move. I have tried changing com ports but the only one that will work iscom 1 in dos only. I have tried microsoft mouse and several others. Mine is a serial mouse. Can you help.

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by jlessick

If you have a mouse that works in DOS on COM1, from a DOS prompt CD\WINDOWS then type SETUP. This will give you a blue setup screen for Windows. For the mouse choose "Serial mouse on COM 1". That should work, but if it doesn't try "Microsoft or PS/2Mouse". If that doesn't work, reinstall Windows.

by ffbb

Problem was resolved by putting in a new video card. Tried different mouses and drivers without correcting. Works great now with video card. Thanks for help.

by dmiles

You may have to search for and find a driver that is supported under WIN3.1,in that it will use a 16-bit application ,look at these sites,
www.driver.com
www.windriver.com
You should be able to find the drivers.
After you get the driver,manuallyinstall the driver.

by ffbb

Problem was resolved by putting in a new video card. Drivers and different mouses did not resolve the problem. PC Works great now. Thanks for the help.

by nicholas paras

Like I say about most of the customers I support at work. How can anyone still use a 386 computer, with win 3.11? The machine is 6-7 years old and has lived its useful life. Since you are happy using a low end PC invest in a low budget PC, zeroing in at around $600-650

Regards,

Nicholas.

by ffbb

TO PARAS: Apparently you didn't read the question....You have given a "very insensitive answer and not addressing any part of the question asked. Also you should sit in retrospect and see why someone still might have a 386 with windows 3.11. Maybe age and health. I would appreciate in the future you would consider your answer and I am thankful the Tech Republic Forum Caliber of Responses by individuals is of more elite and helpful group than you represent as one individual.

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