The Contents of Windows Are Displayed When They Are Dragged

ID: Q184605

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

After you install Internet Explorer (the browser-only installation), the contents of windows may be displayed when you drag them.

CAUSE

When Internet Explorer is installed, it may enable the "Show window contents while dragging" feature.

RESOLUTION

To disable this feature, use the appropriate method:

Windows 98 or Plus! for Windows 95 Installed

1. Click Start, click Settings, click Control Panel, and then 

   double-click Display.
2. Click the Plus! tab or the Effects tab.

3. Click the Show Window Contents While Dragging check box to clear it, 

   and then click OK.
Windows 98 or Internet Explorer 4.0, 4.01, or 5 with Active Desktop

1. Double-click My Computer, and then click Folder Options on the View 

   menu.
2. Click the View tab, and then click the Show Window Contents While 
   Dragging check box to clear it.
3. Click OK

For additional information about the Windows Desktop Update, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 

   ARTICLE-ID: Q165695
   TITLE     : How to Add or Remove Windows Desktop Update
Additional query words: 98 
Keywords          : kbenv kbui win95 msiew95 msiew98 
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbprb

Last Reviewed: March 20, 1999