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Q78183: Fish! Causes Recorder Errors with Windows

Article: Q78183
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 02-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a 
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SYMPTOMS
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The shareware program Fish! version 3.0a4, which is included with the Microsoft
Windows Resource Kit, causes errors with the macro recorder if Fish! is running
during the recording or playback of macros. Error messages may include:

  Cannot play back to obscured window

  -or-

  Playback window does not exist

These errors occur when you use the mouse to manipulate program icons that are
minimized and on the desktop.

WORKAROUND
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When recording a macro with Recorder, choose Record from the Macro menu, and
select Ignore Mouse in the Record Mouse list box. Use the keyboard only (do not
use the mouse).

Additional query words: 3.0 3.00 3.0a 3.00a WIN30

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a

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