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PPT97: Slide Show Runs On Primary Monitor Under Windows 98

Article ID: 189545

Article Last Modified on 11/9/2000

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SYMPTOMS

If you installed Microsoft Windows 98 on your computer and you have configured multiple monitors, full-screen PowerPoint Slide Shows only run on your primary monitor.

This symptom occurs whether you are running your slide show in PowerPoint or in PowerPoint Viewer.

CAUSE

Although Windows 98 supports the use of multiple monitors, certain items must always be displayed on the primary monitor. These items include:
  • Error messages.
  • Full-screen MS-DOS windows.
  • Many games.
PowerPoint slide shows also fall into this category.

WORKAROUND

If you run a slide show in a window, you can move it to any monitor. To run a slide show in a window, follow these steps:
  1. On the Slide Show menu, click Set Up Show.
  2. Click "Browsed by an individual (window)."
  3. Click OK.
  4. Start the slide show.

MORE INFORMATION


Additional query words: dual dual-monitor multi-monitor multiscreen screen ppt97 ppt8 8.00 sr-1 power point wrong fullscreen

Keywords: kbinterop kbprb kbdisplay KB189545


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