WD: Word Program Window Does Not Appear on the Desktop (144962)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Word for Windows 95 7.0a
This article was previously published under Q144962

SYMPTOMS

When you start Word for Windows, the Word title screen may appear and then disappear, and the Word program window may not appear on the screen.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur when you change the video resolution or the video driver. By doing these things, you may cause the Word program window to be placed in a location that is not visible on the screen.

NOTE: Although you cannot see the window, Word is running.

WORKAROUND

To resolve this behavior, use the following procedure.

Microsoft Windows 95

  1. Determine whether Word appears on the Windows taskbar. If Word does not appear on the taskbar, start Word.

    NOTE: The Windows taskbar is the bar that has the Start button on it.
  2. Right-click Word on the Windows taskbar.
  3. On the shortcut menu that appears, click Restore. The Word program window should appear.
  4. Quit and restart Word.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

138730 WD: Word Is Hidden Behind Taskbar

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/17/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB144962
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