irregular drop shadows, Intoxicated behavior

4now · Feb 22, 2005, 05:27 PM

I'm desperate for any ideas!!!!

while launching a program, or opening an explorer window, it will cause most of my desktop items to cast very dark shadows. opening a window over them will restore them. I've hunted all over -- and the only clue I have is that the only the shortcut items on the desktop do not react the same way.

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sometimes it appears like my desktop quickly (about 1 sec) wobbles back into existence after I close a window.

using window blinds, sapphire 9000se, xpsp2

uninstall, and reinstall of wb or latest video drivers and nforce chipset drivers do not correct the problem

4now · Feb 23, 2005, 07:36 PM

a little more info

I can cause the dark shadows on desktop icons every time I launch FlashMX - it seems to be the only program using %98 of CPU at startup - other programs are less than %60.

Havent yet noticed CPU consumption when the shadows happen to occur as a result of opening an explorer window - but usually I've been running for a while.

Is this a memory problem? computer or video card?

agenthex · Feb 24, 2005, 05:57 AM

First off, the "wobbling" you speak of: I take it you have a CRT monitor.

The reason it wobbles is that you have a bright white window open. This makes the display alter the projection pattern, and your viewable screen size becomes slightly smaller horizontally (and possibly vertically). When you close a window with a lot of white, your display will revert to a larger projection pattern, and while it's adjusting, you will notice a bit of wobbling.

I'm not sure about the drop shadows, but if it's not a fatal issue, I wouldn't worry about it.

Someone else may have a solution for you.

4now · Feb 25, 2005, 05:18 PM

thanks agenthex

well that explains that

I won't give up on the drop shadows, though--anyone care to join me?

I'm also begining a search for the abdominal snowman!

Feb 22, 2005, 05:27 PM	#1
4now DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	irregular drop shadows, Intoxicated behavior I'm desperate for any ideas!!!! while launching a program, or opening an explorer window, it will cause most of my desktop items to cast very dark shadows. opening a window over them will restore them. I've hunted all over -- and the only clue I have is that the only the shortcut items on the desktop do not react the same way. screenshot sometimes it appears like my desktop quickly (about 1 sec) wobbles back into existence after I close a window. using window blinds, sapphire 9000se, xpsp2 uninstall, and reinstall of wb or latest video drivers and nforce chipset drivers do not correct the problem

Feb 24, 2005, 05:57 AM	#3
agenthex HardwareHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	First off, the "wobbling" you speak of: I take it you have a CRT monitor. The reason it wobbles is that you have a bright white window open. This makes the display alter the projection pattern, and your viewable screen size becomes slightly smaller horizontally (and possibly vertically). When you close a window with a lot of white, your display will revert to a larger projection pattern, and while it's adjusting, you will notice a bit of wobbling. I'm not sure about the drop shadows, but if it's not a fatal issue, I wouldn't worry about it. Someone else may have a solution for you. __________________

Feb 23, 2005, 07:36 PM	Thread Starter #2
4now DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	a little more info I can cause the dark shadows on desktop icons every time I launch FlashMX - it seems to be the only program using %98 of CPU at startup - other programs are less than %60. Havent yet noticed CPU consumption when the shadows happen to occur as a result of opening an explorer window - but usually I've been running for a while. Is this a memory problem? computer or video card?

Feb 25, 2005, 05:18 PM	Thread Starter #4
4now DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	thanks agenthex well that explains that I won't give up on the drop shadows, though--anyone care to join me? I'm also begining a search for the abdominal snowman!