Repeating ALT+TAB, ALT+ENTER, or ALT+ESC Corrupts Display

ID: Q130379


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

If you press the ALT+TAB, ALT+ENTER, or ALT+ESC key combination repeatedly while you are running a high-resolution MS-DOS-based graphics program, you may experience either of the following symptoms:

  • The display becomes garbled or unintelligible.


  • You receive the following error message:
    This application cannot be restored and will be terminated.



CAUSE

This is a known problem that can occur if you press any of the key combinations listed above repeatedly.


RESOLUTION

Do not press ALT+TAB, ALT+ENTER, or ALT+ESC repeatedly while you are running a high-resolution MS-DOS-based graphics program.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: vesa homekids 3dmm

Keywords : win95 appscomp wpp95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :


Last Reviewed: July 15, 1999
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