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mapsonx
June 3rd, 2004, 01:19 AM
I've always been able to access Spywareblaster by placing it on a context menu.

Now with the latest version when I try to activate it from the shell, all I get is this full screen Spywareblaster error message:

"A form can't be moved or sized when minimized ot maximized"

I can run Spywareblaster from a shortcut when Properties/Run is set to "Normal Window", but when setting is "Maximized", I get the same error messsage.

Is there a way to modify the reg settings or some other way to satisfy the "Normal Window" requirement?

Thx

- J - :-*

MCT
June 3rd, 2004, 07:51 AM
just wondering, why would u want spyware blaster in the context menu? it doesnt have 2 be launched unless u wanna add/remove protection on something

also, spyware blasters "maximize" button doesnt appear 2 work, as it isnt there, if u double click the icon, so maybe this is why u get the error?

regards

mapsonx
June 4th, 2004, 03:06 AM
{QUOTE-> just wondering, why would u want spyware blaster in the context menu? it doesnt have 2 be launched unless u wanna add/remove protection on something <-QUOTE}
Or d\l updates.

It's just a personal preference. I've installed several apps on the shell menus of my Drive, Start Menu/Directory & MY computer quicklaunch icons. Easy, direct. one-click access.


{QUOTE-> also, spyware blasters "maximize" button doesnt appear 2 work, as it isnt there, if u double click the icon, so maybe this is why u get the error? <-QUOTE}
Don't understand what your suggestion has to do with my request.

For whatever reason, launching Spywareblaster from the shell mimics the action you would get trying to open it from a shortcut set to "maximize", which in turn elicits the error message.

I just wanna know if there is a work around for this, such as altering the reg entry.

- J -

MCT
June 4th, 2004, 07:45 AM
i dont know of a workaround, i think its built into the program

regards

javacool
June 4th, 2004, 10:15 AM
Hi,

I don't think there's an easy fix that you can implement for the current version, but I'll put it on my list of things to try and fix for 3.2. :)

Best regards,

-Javacool

mapsonx
June 4th, 2004, 08:00 PM
Hi Javacool,

{QUOTE-> I don't think there's an easy fix that you can implement for the current version, but I'll put it on my list of things to try and fix for 3.2. :) <-QUOTE}
Much appreciated.

Thx

- J -