IntelliType Task Manager Files and Directories Windows Overlap

ID: Q125921

1.00 WINDOWS kbhw kb3rdparty

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

After you choose the Configure Buttons button in the IntelliType Task Manager, the Files and Directories windows overlap vertically, making it difficult to view their contents.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you install the IntelliType software in a third-party Windows shell (such as Norton Desktop).

RESOLUTION

To correct this behavior, follow these steps:

1. Open the SYSTEM.INI file in the Windows directory in any text editor 

   (such as Notepad). In the [Boot] section of the file, comment out the
   "Shell=<third-party shell>" line by placing a semicolon (;) at the
   beginning of the line.
2. Insert the following new line in the [Boot] section: 

      Shell=Progman.exe
3. Save and then close the SYSTEM.INI file. Quit and restart Microsoft 
   Windows.
4. Confirm that the Files and Directories windows appear correctly.

5. Replace the third-party shell and test for compatibility by confirming 

   that the Files and Directories windows appear correctly.

MORE INFORMATION

The IntelliType Task Manager replaces the original Windows Task List during installation. The IntelliType Task Manager acts as both a task swapper and a program launcher. You can invoke Task Manager by double-clicking the desktop, pressing CTRL+ESC, or by pressing the Windows key on the Microsoft Natural Keyboard. You can assign the launcher buttons to function keys on the keyboard by choosing Configure Buttons in Task Manager and selecting .EXE, .PIF, .BAT, or .COM files.

Third-party shells are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

KBCategory: kbhw kb3rdparty KBSubcategory: mnk winshell Additional reference words: 1.00 

Keywords          : winshell mnk 
Version           : 1.00
Platform          : WINDOWS

Last Reviewed: October 26, 1996