Print Preview Is Displayed on the Primary Monitor (256617)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 98
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 for Windows 2000

This article was previously published under Q256617

SYMPTOMS

When you are using multiple monitors and you preview a Web page for printing in Internet Explorer, the preview appears on the primary monitor.

CAUSE

Internet Explorer is maximized on a monitor other than the primary monitor.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

The preview window is a "modal" dialog box. A modal dialog box must be closed before you can continue working with the rest of the program. For example, a dialog box is modal if it requires you to click OK or Cancel before you can switch to another form or dialog box.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/25/2003
Keywords:kbenv kbprb kbprint KB256617