Windows Stops Responding When Moving or Resizing a Window (125392)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 3.11
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
- Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q125392 SYMPTOMS
When you are using the mouse to move or resize an application's window,
Windows may stop responding (hang).
CAUSE
This problem can occur if a second Windows-based application opens a new
dialog box while you are holding down the left (primary) mouse button and
moving or resizing an application's window.
When the second application's dialog box opens it places an incorrect
instruction into the message queue. This blocks the first application from
receiving a message from the mouse that is required to close the move or
resize action. The computer hangs as the first application waits for input
that it cannot receive.
RESOLUTION
You must restart your computer to resume normal functioning.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows and
Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1 and 3.11. We are researching this
problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base
as it becomes available.
MORE INFORMATION
Most Microsoft Windows-based programs (such as Microsoft Schedule+ and
WinPopup) do not have this problem because they do not display dialog boxes
until after the first application has completed its move or resize action.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 12/5/2003 |
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| Keywords: | KB125392 |
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