DesktopWindowManager has stopped working. What to do?

This practical tip shows you what you can do when the Desktop Windows Manager stops working.

You can do this with a faulty DesktopWindowManager

• Make sure you have the latest driver version of your graphics card installed.
• The latest BIOS driver should also be installed.
• This patch could help users of Windows Vista.
• Also check if there is a new update for your Windows. Then restart your PC so that the updates can be applied.

This practical tip is based on Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Vista. We will show you how to best tidy up your desktop in the next practical tip.