Windows NT Screen Savers Fail to Run Smoothly (102503)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q102503 SYMPTOMS
Screen savers run slowly or jerkily under Windows NT.
CAUSE
This problem occurs when an application calls the PeekMessage
application program interface (API) functions even when it's
apparently idle. Borland's Quattro Pro for Windows and Microsoft Word
for Windows both do this.
RESOLUTION
By default, Windows NT gives a priority boost to the program with the
input focus. If Quattro Pro for Windows or Word for Windows is taking
all the CPU time (when you want a background application to get more
CPU time), disable the input focus boost. You can do this through the
System icon in Control Panel.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/20/2003 |
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Keywords: | kb3rdparty KB102503 |
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