Microsoft KB Archive/85896

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BUG: Input Focus Lost When Control Returns From Windows Help

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Q85896

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.1

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SYMPTOMS
When an application calls the WinHelp function and specifies HELP_CONTEXTPOPUP as the value for the fuCommand parameter, the input focus disappears. When the user presses the ALT key, the system menu appears for a hidden copy of the Windows Help application.

CAUSE
The Windows Help application does not properly restore the focus to the calling application when the pop-up window is destroyed.

STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug with Windows Help version 3.1.

Additional query words:

Keywords : kb16bitonly kbGrpDSUser kbOSWin310bug kbWndw

Issue type : kbbug

Technology : kbAudDeveloper kbWin3xSearch kbSDKSearch kbWinSDKSearch kbWinSDK310