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DarkSide8416
04-20-06, 01:55 PM
In the last few months I've been having a problem where some windows will turn completely black if they are moved or return from out-of-focus. If I mouse over various elements of the window, those elements will go back to normal, but usually I can't get everything back unless I minimize-maximize a couple times. I think it might be java enabled windows or something like that as it only does it to things such as Limewire, IDLE (the python GUI), some installation programs. I updated my java to see if that would fix it, and no dice, the problem even occured in the java installation window. Can anybody help me out?

I recently updated my video drivers as well and that did not fix it.

redduc900
04-20-06, 02:55 PM
Check to make sure both antialiasing and anisotropic filtering are both set to "Application Controlled" in the Advanced Display Properties. There appears to be a bug in the nVidia display drivers which causes a conflict w/ the latest version of Sun's JAVA. If AA or AF is set to anything other than "Application Controlled" w/ JAVA installed, the same symptoms as you're experiencing will most likely occur.

DvBoard
04-20-06, 04:05 PM
I get the same problem with trillian myself, but luckily it seems to be the only application effected. and i have an ATi video card.

DarkSide8416
04-24-06, 12:11 PM
I have both AA and AF set to application controlled so thats not the issue. Any more suggestions? I emailed Sun about it, awaiting a reply.

redduc900
04-24-06, 12:20 PM
Do you have any software similar to WindowBlinds or StyleXP installed, or are you possibly running a modified theme or visual style... and which OS are you running?