BUG: Input Focus Lost When Control Returns From Windows Help (85896)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.1
This article was previously published under Q85896

SYMPTOMS

When an application calls the WinHelp function and specifies HELP_CONTEXTPOPUP as the value for the fuCommand parameter, the input focus disappears. When the user presses the ALT key, the system menu appears for a hidden copy of the Windows Help application.

CAUSE

The Windows Help application does not properly restore the focus to the calling application when the pop-up window is destroyed.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug with Windows Help version 3.1.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:2/11/2005
Keywords:kb16bitonly kbbug kbWndw KB85896
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