OL98: GDI Handle Leaks Whenever a Message Is Sent with Animated Cursor Turned On

ID: Q245604

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Outlook 98

SYMPTOMS

When you install Outlook 98, you can choose to install "Office Sounds and Animated Cursors" components. If you do so, Outlook displays an animated icon every time you send a message. After a while, this can affect Outlook performance.

CAUSE

The construction of this icon causes a small leak of 60 Graphics Device Interface (GDI) surface objects. The objects are never freed properly.

WORKAROUND

Disable animated cursors in Outlook Options.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbgraphic kbui
Version : WINDOWS:98
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb