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Q150318: Bookshelf ‘96-‘97: Maximizing Or Moving Window Causes Hang

Article: Q150318
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): WINDOWS:
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfaq
Last Modified: 08-APR-1999

'96-'97
WINDOWS
kbdisplay kbmm kb3rdparty kbprb kbfaq

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Bookshelf 1996-97 for Windows 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you Maximize the Bookshelf program window, and the computer stops
responding (hangs).

Or, the computer may stop responding if you move the Bookshelf window to the top
of the Desktop (display area).

RESOLUTION
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Change your video driver settings. A change to 256-color mode will probably fix
the problem. You may want to update your video driver to the latest version
available from the manufacturer.

For more information about changing you video driver settings, see your Windows
printed documentation or online Help. For additional information and information
about updating your video driver, please refer to your computer or video card
documentation.

MORE INFORMATION
================

This problem has been documented with the S3-801 video driver (S3_24.drv) dated
10/30/92, using the 640x480 with 16.7 million colors mode. Changing to 256
colors, or using a newer version, of the driver solves the problem.

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 1995 '96 96 multi media multimedia multi-media mmtitles kbmm rainbow palette pixel kbimu

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Keywords          :  kbfaq
Technology        : kbHomeMMsearch kbBookshelfSearch kbBookShelf1996 kbBookShelf1997
Version           : WINDOWS:
Issue type        : kbinfo

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