Ugh how do i get rid of this "window"? - Canadian TV, Computing and Home Theatre Forums

stationg · 2012-04-28, 05:15 PM

I have this new oblong looking window with a black background. Inside the solid black box/window are the commands/functions I am using.

Its very annoying. I am sure its something I hit by mistake but I have never seen it before.

e.g "you are currently on a close button. to click this button, which closes the current window press control option space"

But if I move and do another option/function that pops up inside the box.

I cant righ click and delete

it just stays there.

Any help?? thanks

cooper83 · 2012-04-28, 05:29 PM

Can you post a screenshot?

stationg · 2012-04-28, 05:37 PM

How do I do that? I would be glad to. Thats probably the easiest way for someone to determine the issue.

NeilN · 2012-04-28, 05:47 PM

Sounds as if an assistive feature has been turned on by accident. To check, go to System Preferences > Universal Access and see if any options have been turned on.

57 · 2012-04-28, 05:50 PM

Screen shot is command-shift-3 (all buttons simultaneously) . It should then show as "picture1" or similar on your desktop. You can then upload it here or to a photo sharing site.

Are you sure the "window" is not something like "terminal", which would show in the "dock" and you could quit by right clicking it in the dock. Active software in the dock usually has a "dot" beside it indicating it's active.

Restart the computer?

stationg · 2012-04-28, 05:51 PM

I found out Universal Access voice over was somehow turned ON. Thus black borders etc on everything.

Thank god its fixed. I was getting a bit worried. Since hearing about the mal ware on macs.

57 · 2012-04-28, 05:58 PM

Good Catch NeilN

Vision · 2012-05-09, 10:34 PM

Screen shot is command-shift-3 (all buttons simultaneously) . It should then show as "picture1" or similar on your desktop. You can then upload it here or to a photo sharing site.

Thanks 57, did not know how to do that either. Very helpful

2012-04-28, 05:15 PM	#1
stationg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 1,045	Ugh how do i get rid of this "window"? I have this new oblong looking window with a black background. Inside the solid black box/window are the commands/functions I am using. Its very annoying. I am sure its something I hit by mistake but I have never seen it before. e.g "you are currently on a close button. to click this button, which closes the current window press control option space" But if I move and do another option/function that pops up inside the box. I cant righ click and delete it just stays there. Any help?? thanks __________________ Gateway, Yamaha Receiver, 58" Panasonic 3D TV, Xbox360, PS3, Panasonic 3D Bluray Player, Definitive Speakers, SVS Sub

2012-04-28, 05:29 PM	#2
cooper83 Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 2,537	Can you post a screenshot? __________________ Panasonic TH-42PE7U plasma, Toshiba HD-D3, PS3, Shaw DCX3400, Yamaha HTR-6160, Polk 6.1, Belkin PF30, Harmony 700

2012-04-28, 05:37 PM	#3
stationg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 1,045	How do I do that? I would be glad to. Thats probably the easiest way for someone to determine the issue. __________________ Gateway, Yamaha Receiver, 58" Panasonic 3D TV, Xbox360, PS3, Panasonic 3D Bluray Player, Definitive Speakers, SVS Sub

2012-04-28, 05:50 PM	#5
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,299	Screen shot is command-shift-3 (all buttons simultaneously) . It should then show as "picture1" or similar on your desktop. You can then upload it here or to a photo sharing site. Are you sure the "window" is not something like "terminal", which would show in the "dock" and you could quit by right clicking it in the dock. Active software in the dock usually has a "dot" beside it indicating it's active. Restart the computer? __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2012-04-28, 05:51 PM	#6
stationg Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 1,045	I found out Universal Access voice over was somehow turned ON. Thus black borders etc on everything. Thank god its fixed. I was getting a bit worried. Since hearing about the mal ware on macs. __________________ Gateway, Yamaha Receiver, 58" Panasonic 3D TV, Xbox360, PS3, Panasonic 3D Bluray Player, Definitive Speakers, SVS Sub

2012-04-28, 05:47 PM	#4
NeilN Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North York Posts: 1,614	Sounds as if an assistive feature has been turned on by accident. To check, go to System Preferences > Universal Access and see if any options have been turned on.

2012-04-28, 05:58 PM	#7
57 Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto, Rogers, 8300HD, eHDD, Panasonic TCP65S1, Denon AVR4310Ci; 8300HD, eHDD & Sony KDL40W3000 Posts: 50,299	Good Catch NeilN __________________ 57's Home Theatre (Latest equipment & photos) 57's Optimization Services (Home Theatre Optimization)

2012-05-09, 10:34 PM	#8
Vision Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alberta Posts: 125	Screen shot is command-shift-3 (all buttons simultaneously) . It should then show as "picture1" or similar on your desktop. You can then upload it here or to a photo sharing site. Thanks 57, did not know how to do that either. Very helpful __________________ Steelers fan since 95.

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