Mouse Does Not Work on Secondary Monitor in Windows 98

ID: Q198695

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows 98

SYMPTOMS

When you are using multiple monitors with Windows 98, the mouse may work on only the primary monitor.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you are running MySpace by Pixel. This program resets the screen area parameters, and does not allow multiple monitors to be used.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, do not use MySpace while you are using multiple monitors.

To resolve this issue, contact Pixel to inquire about a possible fix, update, or resolution to allow MySpace to be used with multiple monitors in Windows 98.

MORE INFORMATION

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Additional query words: systray system tray cursor screen


Keywords          : kb3rdparty win98 multimon 
Version           : WINDOWS:
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: February 21, 1999