>VS2005, NET Framework 2.0, Web Site project.
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>The TabContainer control is used in several forms with no issues.
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>Only with a single form in the project, the control does not appear on the first page load, and becomes visible only on postback.
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>This happens when pages are rendered in IE7 and IE8; while Firefox, Chrome and Safari don't have this issue.
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>All forms seem to be structurally identical -- those that work and one that does not. Your help is greatly appreciated.

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