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Computer Slows When You Click Multiple Icons in Windows XP
| Article ID | : | 294770 |
| Last Review | : | January 15, 2006 |
| Revision | : | 1.1 |
This article was previously published under Q294770
SYMPTOMS
When you drag the pointer to select multiple file icons, the computer may slow down or become erratic.
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CAUSE
This problem may occur if you have enabled the
Show translucent selection rectangle option. Alpha blending causes a noticeable performance decrease on many computers.
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RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, disable the
Show translucent selection rectangle option:
| 1. | Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. |
| 2. | On the Advanced tab, under Performance, click Settings. |
| 3. | On the Visual Effects tab, clear the Show translucent selection rectangle option. |
| 4. | Click OK twice. |
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STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
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APPLIES TO
| • | Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition |
| • | Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
| • | Microsoft Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition |
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