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Q170458: Flashing Area Appears on the Desktop on a ZAK Workstation

Article: Q170458
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbdisplay kbui
Last Modified: 21-FEB-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Zero Administration Kit for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you double-click the desktop on a Windows NT Zero Administration Kit (ZAK)
client, you may see a rectangular area flicker on and off.

CAUSE
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This behavior is caused by the way that Windows NT Explorer hides items on the
desktop on a ZAK client.

STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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You can ignore the flickering areas. They do not affect the ZAK client or the
programs being run.

Additional query words: 1.00 flash box

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Keywords          : kbdisplay kbui 
Technology        : kbWinNTWsearch kbAudDeveloper kbZAWNTW400
Version           : 1.0

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