Minimized Windows Are Restored When New Program Is Started (198074)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows NT 4.0 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows NT 4.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 for Windows 95 SP 1
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 for Windows 95
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000

This article was previously published under Q198074

SYMPTOMS

When you click the Show Desktop icon on the Quick Launch toolbar to minimize all open windows, some windows may be restored when you start a new program.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you use the Show Desktop icon to minimize a window that does not have a Minimize button.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The Show Desktop icon is available in Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 only when the Active Desktop is installed.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/19/2003
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB198074