Microsoft KB Archive/205947

= Active Desktop Channel Bar Hangs When Resized Behind the Taskbar =

Article ID: 205947

Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 128-Bit Edition

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This article was previously published under Q205947



SYMPTOMS
After you change the size of an Active Desktop Channel bar, you may not be able to move, close, or resize the Channel bar again or the Channel bar may stop responding (hang).



CAUSE
This issue can occur if you enable Active Desktop, and you resize a Channel bar so that part of it is positioned behind the taskbar.

NOTE: This issue does not occur if you move the Channel bar behind the taskbar.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods:

Refresh the Desktop
To refresh the desktop, click a blank area on the desktop, and then press F5.

Restart the Computer
To restart the computer, click Start, click Shut Down, click Restart, and then click OK.

Upgrade to Internet Explorer 5
For information about the availability of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, please click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

224430 Availability of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5

Additional query words: lock freeze ticker

Keywords: kbui kbprb KB205947

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