The Input Panel does not work correctly after you rotate the display in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 (920836)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

SYMPTOMS

You are using a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 and that is using an Intel dual-core processor. When you rotate the display from Normal mode or from Laptop mode to Tablet mode, you may experience the following symptoms:
  • You may be unable to write by using the Input Panel. The Input Panel does not respond to input.
  • The Input Panel may not display the correct pointer for the Tablet PC input stylus. The pointer may appear as a mouse icon instead of as the ink "dot."
This problem only occurs if the computer is running in Dual Core mode. To determine whether the computer is running in Dual Core mode, examine the system BIOS. Contact the manufacturer of the hardware for more information about how to verify that the computer is running in Dual Core mode. For information about how to contact the manufacturer of your hardware, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and software vendor contact information, A-K

60781 Hardware and software vendor contact information, L-P

60782 Hardware and software vendor contact information, Q-Z



Note Microsoft Windows Journal is not affected by this problem.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:
  • Close the Input Panel that appears on the screen, and then try to use the Input Panel again.
  • Press Num in the Input Panel, and then try to use the Input Panel again.
  • Use the touchpad or a USB mouse to move the mouse pointer, and then try to use the Input Panel again.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/15/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbExpertiseInter kbExpertiseBeginner KB920836 kbAudEndUser
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