PRB: Input Focus Lost When Control Returns From Windows Help

ID Number: Q85896

3.10

WINDOWS

Summary:

SYMPTOMS

When an application calls the WinHelp function and specifies

HELP_CONTEXTPOPUP as the value for the fuCommand parameter, the

input focus disappears. When the user presses the ALT key, the

system menu appears for a hidden copy of the Windows Help

application.

CAUSE

The Windows Help application does not properly restore the focus to

the calling application when the pop-up window is destroyed.

RESOLUTION

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem with Windows Help

version 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new

information here as it becomes available.

Additional reference words: 3.10