Microsoft KB Archive/186780

= Plus! 98: Desktop Is Redrawn Slowly Using Active Desktop Themes =

Article ID: 186780

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Plus! 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q186780



SYMPTOMS
When you drag a window to a new location on the desktop, the desktop may be redrawn slowly.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you use an active desktop theme that requires a large amount of system resources.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, follow these steps:


 * 1) Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
 * 2) Double-click Display.
 * 3) On the Effects tab, click the Show Window Contents While Dragging check box to clear it, and then click OK.
 * 4) Close Control Panel.

Additional query words: plus98 sluggish update refresh repaint

Keywords: kbdisplay kbenv kbprb KB186780

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