Dr Watson Reports "If the Taskbar Is Behaving Strangely, Try Exiting Multimedia Background Task Support Module" (261815)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q261815
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When you start the Dr. Watson utility in Windows Millennium Edition (Me), you may see the following message on the Diagnosis tab:
If the Taskbar is behaving strangely, try exiting Multimedia background task support module.
Module Name: Mmtask.tsk
Description: Multimedia background task support module
Version: 4.90.3000
Product: Microsoft Windows
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
You will only see this message if Mmtask.tsk is running as a task.
CAUSE
Mmtask.tsk loads Minmm.dll, which hooks the shell to handle audio controls on multimedia keyboards or other HID devices.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 7/13/2006 |
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Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb KB261815 |
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