Hellbender: Pressing ALT+TAB Does Not Switch Tasks Properly (189234)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Hellbender for Windows
This article was previously published under Q189234

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to switch to the Windows desktop or another program by pressing ALT+TAB, you may experience one of the following symptoms:

  • Hellbender may not be minimized and the Windows desktop or the other program may not be displayed.
  • The other program or the Windows desktop may not be displayed properly.
  • A portion of the screen may be continue to be covered by Hellbender.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because Hellbender changes the display resolution when you start the game. This resolution change may prevent other programs or the Windows desktop from being displayed properly when you switch tasks from Hellbender.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, press the F4 key until Hellbender is displayed on the screen, and then press ALT+TAB to switch to another program or the Windows desktop.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Hellbender for Windows, version 1.0.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kbprb KB189234
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