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Old 07-02-2006, 09:18 AM   #1
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Windows appears transparent

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I have a problem with my windows on the taskbar. When i launch a program or a browser window (windows or internet) you cannot see it allthough it is running. To display this i have to right click on the particular tab and then click maximize then it displays fine, however if i minimize it it will then disapper and then maximize it it will appear transparent.

There is also an option that is "always transparent" when you right click on the window this is constantly greyed out. This is starting to enoy me alot, so any help would be good.

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Old 07-03-2006, 02:33 AM   #2
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Hi kamikase

Do you mean to say that the right-click option that is unavailable is "always transparent"? Or? (or some other option?)

Which Windows version are you using? & have you been trying out any Windows shell enhancer programs like "Windows Blinds"?

--- the quickest solution would be to run a System Restore to a restore point from before this transparency problem started. Might run a malware scan or two, also, since they can cause program incompatibilities.

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Old 07-03-2006, 02:04 PM   #3
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No the actual window is invisible. For example if i lauch a new window in messenger or IE then it runs but invisible. You can see it running just cant see it anywhere on screen, and when you try and click on one of the tabs in the taskbar they appear to restore (mazimize sound) but still cannot be seen.

I am not using any program to enhance it


The option itself when you right click is greyed out.
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Old 07-03-2006, 02:12 PM   #4
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Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling your video drivers?
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