Minimized Windows Are Restored When New Program Is Started

ID: Q198074

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 5 for Windows 95
Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 4.0, 4.01, 4.01 Service Pack 1, 5 for Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 for Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you click the Show Desktop icon on the Quick Launch toolbar to minimize all open windows, some windows may be restored when you start a new program.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you use the Show Desktop icon to minimize a window that does not have a Minimize button.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the products listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The Show Desktop icon is available in Microsoft Windows 95 and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 only when the Active Desktop is installed.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbui msiew95 msient msiew98
Version : WINDOWS:2000,4.0,4.01,4.01 Service Pack 1,5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb