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Unable to See MDI Window Frames in True Color Modes

Article ID:135155
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q135155

SYMPTOMS

You may be unable to see Multiple Document Interface (MDI) window frames while you are resizing child windows.

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CAUSE

Normally, when you resize a child window, the new window size is indicated by a light gray outline.

In True Color modes, the color used for the child window outline is indistinguishable from the default window background color.

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RESOLUTION

To make MDI window frames visible while you are dragging the window, use one of the following methods:
Change the window background to a different color
Change the display to use fewer colors.

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APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows 95

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Keywords: 
KB135155

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