Combat Flight Simulator: Pressing ALT+TAB Does Not Switch Tasks (198584)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator: WWII Europe Series 1.0
This article was previously published under Q198584 SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to switch to the Windows desktop or another program by
pressing ALT+TAB, Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator may not be minimized
and the Windows desktop or the other program may not be displayed.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if both of the following conditions are true:
- You are running Combat Flight Simulator in Full Screen mode.
- You are running Combat Flight Simulator on a Microsoft Windows
NT 4.0-based computer.
RESOLUTION
To work around this issue, use one of the following methods:
- Run Combat Flight Simulator in a window instead of Full
Screen mode.
- Start another program while Combat Flight Simulator is running.
When you start another program, ALT+TAB functionality is
restored.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Combat Flight Simulator, WWII Europe Series, version 1.0. MORE INFORMATION
This issue does not occur on Microsoft Windows 95/98-based computers.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 5/7/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbenv KB198584 |
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