Cascade, Tile Windows Horizontally, and Tile Windows Vertically Commands Do Not Work (312290)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

This article was previously published under Q312290

SYMPTOMS

If there are more than two grouped taskbar buttons on the taskbar, the Cascade, Tile Windows Horizontally, and Tile Windows Vertically commands may not work correctly.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the Group similar taskbar buttons feature is enabled.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, right-click the grouped taskbar button, and then click Minimized Group before you use the Cascade, Tile Windows Horizontally, or Tile Windows Vertically command.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

To use the Cascade, Tile Windows Horizontally, or Tile Windows Vertically command, right-click the taskbar, and then click one of the commands.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/19/2001
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB312290