BUG: Windowshade Does Not Work Well w/ FoxPro for Macintosh

• Microsoft FoxPro for Macintosh, version 2.6a

SYMPTOMS

When using Windowshade, strange results occur while clicking certain windows in FoxPro for the Macintosh. Windowshade is a Control Panel in operating System 7.5 for the Macintosh. It was an extension in previous versions. Below is an example of how Windowshade effects FoxPro windows.

NOTE: Some Windowshade is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of Windowshade.

RESOLUTION

Windowshade affects different windows in FoxPro, so you will need to turn it off when using FoxPro.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Microsoft products listed at the beginning of this article. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

1. Turn on the Windowshade located in the Extensions folder.

2. Start FoxPro, and click the View Window option under the Window pad of the menu bar.

3. Double-click the title bar. At this point, you'll see parts of the View disappear.