minimizing windows
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Has it disappeared behind another open window on the task bar? Hover your mouse over an open window icon and see if a minimized 'thumbnail' pops up behind it.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Bruce ... somewhere in his 40's
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
- CPU
- Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2400 MHz
- Motherboard
- INTEL/D975XBX2
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro
- Monitor(s) Displays
- Samsung SyncMaster 914v
- Screen Resolution
- 1280 x 1024
- Hard Drives
- 2/500GB each ... ST3500630AS ATA Device.
One is not connected
- PSU
- Rocketfish 700 W
- Case
- G.Skill Gigabyte Chassis
- Keyboard
- Standard PS/2 Keyboard
- Mouse
- Microsoft PS/2 Mouse
- Internet Speed
- DSL
- Antivirus
- Avira Internet Security
- Browser
- IE 11
- Other Info
- ATI HDMI Audio
minimising
no, it is not hidden behind any other icon. The program completely vanishes. Another real problem is re-occuring: I can not enter text in Explorer, help, etc, etc. All screens appear normal but when I try to enter text, nothing happens. I have a devil of a job in trying to get things back to normal-the best effort seems to be internet tools/options/advanced/reset but this does not always work, As I write, things are normal but i do not know for how long.
no, it is not hidden behind any other icon. The program completely vanishes. Another real problem is re-occuring: I can not enter text in Explorer, help, etc, etc. All screens appear normal but when I try to enter text, nothing happens. I have a devil of a job in trying to get things back to normal-the best effort seems to be internet tools/options/advanced/reset but this does not always work, As I write, things are normal but i do not know for how long.
My Computer
- OS
- Windoows Vista-Windows 7
This does sound like pretty screwed up behavior if I'm finally understanding what is occurring correctly.
Perhaps you should try repairing system files with the "system file checker" to see if that helps. If that doesn't work, then maybe a repair install would fix the problem. A repair install leaves your programs, data and most settings intact but reinstalls windows. For detailed instructions/tutorials click on the links in this post.
Perhaps you should try repairing system files with the "system file checker" to see if that helps. If that doesn't work, then maybe a repair install would fix the problem. A repair install leaves your programs, data and most settings intact but reinstalls windows. For detailed instructions/tutorials click on the links in this post.
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- HP DV8t quad
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (Retail)
- CPU
- i7-Q 720
- Motherboard
- Motherboard Chipset Intel Ibex Peak-M PM55, Intel Lynnfield
- Memory
- 6 GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- nVidia GeForce GT 230M (1GB)
- Sound Card
- IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 18.4 inch HP Infinity FHD (Samsung 184HT03-001)
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- Hitachi 500GB 7200 rpm (x2)
Seagate FreeAgent 1.5 TB External USB (x2)
Thermaltake BlacX eSATA/USB 2.0 3.5/2.5 HD dock
- Cooling
- Zalman NC-2000 notebook cooling pad
- Keyboard
- laptop
- Mouse
- Logitech VX Revolution
- Other Info
- Backup Unit: Lenovo T61p
Thanks very much for your help and thanks to the other members who were kind enough to assist. I tried both "Fixes" and one or both of them cured the ailments. Windows 7 seems to be now working as it should.
My Computer
- OS
- Windoows Vista-Windows 7