Program run from CD prevents multi-tasking in Windows-XP

[PurcellJF]

Hi,
I have a program I run off a CD designed to ask the user questions from
a reading assignment. It is very simplistic in nature but it takes over
the Windows XP operating system. I can't multi-task. In other words, I
can't minimize this program in order to do other things.

Maybe it was designed to do this but, I assume there would be a way to
open this in a separate window so I can multi-task

Any ideas ?

Thanks

 

[Seahawk60B]

Event though the application may be going full screen, you should be
able to either:

1. Use the Windows key or CTRL-ESC to bring up the Start menu or
2. Use ALT-TAB to cycle between/to other open applications

 

[PurcellJF]

Hi,
Actually those don't work. I should elaborate. When this program is
running I am able to utilize the minimize button in the upper right
corner, but after clicking it I am left with only a yellowish blank
background of the program. I can't see the desktop, I can't alt-tab to
other windows, I can't use cntrl-escape to get the start button. My
only option is to close the program or re-maximize the program which
bites.

I was hoping there was some command switch or hack I could use against
the executable that would allow me to isolate the program from the rest
of my operating system.

I guess it makes sense to have this feature for educational reasons
since if used in the classroom a student can take a test but not access
his internet browser or other files on his hard drive without exiting
the program.

 

[Bob I]

have you tried opening Task Manager and use "Switch To"?

 

[PurcellJF]

Issue Closed.

The problem only appears on computers where the users rights are
restricted. My home computer allowed me to switch windows, use
contrl-esc, alt-tab etc..