DOS programs ignore keyboard input in Fullscreen mode

  • Thread starter Thread starter Curtis Holmes
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Curtis Holmes

After applying SP3 to XP Pro 16 bit DOS programs running in NTVDM will no longer accept keyboard input when run in fullscreen mode.

I can start the programs in NTVDM windowed mode but when I switch (alt-enter) to full screen mode keyboard input is ignored by the DOS program. Even if I switch back to windowed mode the program will still not accept keyboard input. Starting in fullscreen mode will not accept input either.

DOS programs tried: Foxpro v2.5, Wordperfect for DOS v5.1, Advanced Revelation v2.12, Revelation G2b.

Is there a tweak to fix this?

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