PPT97: Windows 95 Taskbar Doesn't Respond During Slide Show

ID: Q189643

The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft PowerPoint 97 for Windows

SYMPTOMS

If you press CTRL+ESC while running a PowerPoint slide show (to switch to or start another application), the taskbar may seem to stop responding. Clicking available shortcuts has no effect.

CAUSE

This situation may occur if you release ESC at a particular moment after you release the CTRL key. If you release the ESC key first, or if you use the Windows key on the Microsoft Natural Keyboard to access the taskbar, the problem does not occur.

RESOLUTION

To regain access to your program icons, press the ESC key again.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95.

Additional query words: 8.00 ppt97 frozen hung winppt powerpnt slideshow task-switching

Keywords          : kbinterop kbusage kbbuglist
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Hardware          : x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbnofix

Last Reviewed: November 25, 1998