Microsoft KB Archive/127983

AUTOMAP ROAD ATLAS: Program Saves in Minimized Mode

PSS ID Number: Q127983 Article last modified on 06-07-1995

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WINDOWS

= SYMPTOMS =

When you double-click the Automap Road Atlas icon, the Automap introduction screen displays as if the program is starting, then immediately disappears, and returns you to Program Manager.

= RESOLUTION =

The software is running in a minimized state. The program icon may be in the background behind Program Manager. Use one of the methods below to resolve this problem.

Method 1

 * 1) In Program Manager, click the Control-menu box in the upper-left corner of your screen.
 * 2) Choose Minimize.
 * 3) The Automap icon becomes visible. Double-click the icon.
 * 4) When Automap starts, exit the program. Choose to save the options with new position settings.

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Method 2

 * 1) Press and hold down the CTRL key while you press the ESC key (CTRL+ESC).
 * 2) The Task List appears. Select Automap Road Atlas.
 * 3) Choose the Switch To button.
 * 4) Automap Road Atlas appears on screen. Exit the program and choose to save the options with the new position settings.

NOTE: If the Task List shows more than one instance of Automap Road Atlas running, close all except the last instance.

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