Microsoft KB Archive/294770

= Computer Slows When You Click Multiple Icons in Windows XP =

Article ID: 294770

Article Last Modified on 1/15/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition

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This article was previously published under Q294770





SYMPTOMS
When you drag the pointer to select multiple file icons, the computer may slow down or become erratic.



CAUSE
This problem may occur if you have enabled the Show translucent selection rectangle option. Alpha blending causes a noticeable performance decrease on many computers.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, disable the Show translucent selection rectangle option:
 * 1) Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
 * 2) On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings.
 * 3) On the Visual Effects tab, clear the Show translucent selection rectangle option.
 * 4) Click OK twice.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Additional query words: click drag box thumbnail tile folder

Keywords: kbprb kbui KB294770

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