here is a stab a reason for this 'issue' (may be off base but i think not)..

The status window is unique since there can be more than one (if you open multiple servers). For this reason the status window is network associated and its name is more than JUST status window. By putting the * in front you are in effect saying close ALL status windows. While this may NOT be what you want to do, it as you know, does work. if you open multiple nets and list the windows It may (not online to check right now) disply the full name for the status window (including the network).

If I am off base with this reply, would apprecaite a correction.

Respectfully,

HorseC