Microsoft KB Archive/836212

= Icons in the notification area become distorted or blurred in Windows XP and Windows 2000 =

Article ID: 836212

Article Last Modified on 2/20/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

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SYMPTOMS
You may notice that the icons in the notification area at the far right of the taskbar on your Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer become distorted or appear blurry.



CAUSE
This problem may occur when you make multiple changes to the Size value of any one of the following components:
 * The Active Title Bar component
 * The Caption Button component

Note These components are located on the Advanced Appearance tab of the Display Properties dialog box.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:
 * Log off, and then log back on to your computer.
 * Restart your computer.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section of this article.

Keywords: kbinfo KB836212

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