Show Desktop does not restore Access and other program windows (280586)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Excel 2000
  • Microsoft Access 2002
  • Microsoft Excel 2002
  • Microsoft Access 2000
This article was previously published under Q280586

SYMPTOMS

The Show Desktop button on the Quick Launch portion of the taskbar minimizes all the open windows on the desktop. When you click it a second time, the windows are not restored as expected but remain minimized.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs in Microsoft Excel if there is more than one workbook open in the same instance of Excel. This behavior occurs in Microsoft Access if there is another window open (for example, a table, query, or form) in addition to the Database window.

WORKAROUND

Use one of the following methods to restore the minimized programs to the desktop:
  • Click the minimized program buttons on the taskbar. -or-

  • Right-click the minimized program buttons on the taskbar, and then click Restore on the shortcut menu.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/2/2004
Keywords:kbtshoot kbbug kbnofix KB280586
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