Shortcut Key Launches Multiple Instances of Program (156065)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q156065

SYMPTOMS

When you use a shortcut key combination to select a program that is already running, a new instance of the program may be started instead.

CAUSE

The process that determines whether a program is already running may not function properly if something (for example, another process) delays the process.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kbusage KB156065
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