Windows Screen Savers Corrupted by Pull-Down Menus

ID: Q82434

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

SYMPTOMS

After Dark and all other Microsoft Windows 3.0 screen savers are corrupted by pull-down menus when they are run in Windows version 3.1 or 3.11.

This problem does not occur with Windows 3.0.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Windows 3.0 screen savers are not aware of topmost windows. Windows 3.1 menus are topmost. A Windows 3.1 compatible screen saver from the application vender is required to hide the pull-down menu.

In addition, Windows 3.1 and Windows 95 screen savers do not start if a pull-down menu is currently displayed (that is, when the menu is pulled down).

WORKAROUND

Use only Windows 3.1 compatible screen savers with Windows 3.1 or 3.11.

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Additional query words: 3.10 3.1 afterdark 3.11

Keywords :
Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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