Hi Alexander, >>> Have you tried disabling ClearType?
>> I did not, but as it happens only with TB! and only with this particular >> parts of the status messages, I would consider that it is TB's problem. > Yes, but maybe its ClearType related nevertheless... It is obviously ClearType related. TB! redraws the status bar somehow weird which makes the ClearType adjust more and more of a shadow. -- All the best, Peter Gannushkin URL: http://downtownmusic.net/ ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 3.0.2.2 | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html IMPORTANT: To register as a Beta tester, use this link first - http://www.ritlabs.com/en/partners/testers/