Can't Minimize Application/File

[wiggy4ever]

Sometimes a program won't let me minimize it using the yellow dash. This problem happens once or twice a week to some random programs, and the only way to fix it is to reboot my computer. Any idea what causes this?

 

[grapes911]

1. Make sure you update OS X. This was a problem in versions before 10.4.2.
2. I hear this is a side effect of illegally installing Front Row.

 

[wiggy4ever]

i dont have the illegal front row installed

 

[alexstein]

Like always try to verify/repair permissions. After that make sure your OS is up to date. Let us know what you find out.

 

[miloblithe]

This problem remained for me in 10.4.2. I'm optimistic that they've fixed it in 10.4.3.

 

[wiggy4ever]

the problem still occurs for me in 10.4.3 and ive update/repaired everything

 

[Whyren]

I've had that happen before too...seems to occur when you switch between windows/applications a lot. No idea why.

 

[fayans]

If the yellow button is missing, ⌘+M does the job to minimize.

 

[miloblithe]

If the yellow button is missing, ?+M does the job to minimize.

That's good to know (I was too lazy to figure that out). But I still think Apple should fix this.