Article ID: 261815 - Last Review: January 27, 2007 - Revision: 2.1

Dr Watson Reports "If the Taskbar Is Behaving Strangely, Try Exiting Multimedia Background Task Support Module"

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SYMPTOMS

When you start the Dr. Watson utility in Windows Millennium Edition (Me), you may see the following message on the Diagnosis tab:
If the Taskbar is behaving strangely, try exiting Multimedia background task support module.

Module Name: Mmtask.tsk
Description: Multimedia background task support module
Version: 4.90.3000
Product: Microsoft Windows
Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
You will only see this message if Mmtask.tsk is running as a task.
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CAUSE

Mmtask.tsk loads Minmm.dll, which hooks the shell to handle audio controls on multimedia keyboards or other HID devices.
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STATUS

This behavior is by design.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
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