Minimizing or Maximizing Does Not Redraw Window Properly

 Last reviewed: October 15, 1997
Article ID: Q174478
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When an application does not have read access to the screen, minimizing and maximizing the application may fail to redraw the window properly and may leave parts of the window frame on the screen.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the hotfix below, or wait for the next service pack.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: prodnt repaint redraws re-draw ie
Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 NTINTEROP NTSrvWkst kbdisplay kbinterop
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Hardware : ALPHA PPC x86
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: October 15, 1997
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