Encarta Encyclopedia 2000: Shortcut Menu Is Transparent When You Play a Video Clip (237263)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 Concise Edition
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 Deluxe Edition

This article was previously published under Q237263

SYMPTOMS

When you right-click the screen when you play a video clip in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000, the shortcut menu may appear transparent and be difficult to read.

NOTE: This issue occurs only with the DVD-ROM version of Encarta Encyclopedia 2000.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:
  • The video adapter installed in your computer uses hardware overlay.

    NOTE: To determine if the video adapter installed in your computer uses hardware overlay, contact the manufacturer of your video adapter.

  • You play the video clip in Full Screen Video mode.

RESOLUTION

To prevent this issue from occurring, do not play video clips in Full Screen Video mode.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbdisplay kbpending kbui KB237263