Microsoft KB Archive/303581

= Changing Certain Display Properties Causes Screen to Fade Temporarily =

Article ID: 303581

Article Last Modified on 10/18/2001

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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This article was previously published under Q303581



SYMPTOMS
When you make certain changes to the desktop, the screen may temporarily fade as if the computer is shutting down.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur while the computer is processing the changes to the desktop. The faded screen indicates that you cannot use any programs while Windows is updating the settings.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kbnofix kbui kbprb KB303581

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