Version: 4.2.2 (using 4.2.2 (KDE 4.2.2), Kubuntu packages) Compiler: cc OS: Linux (i686) release 2.6.28-13-generic Calendar notifications do not appear when kontact is open shutdown.
I'm not sure I understand the problem description, but most of this code has changed and several bugs relating to the saving and loading of reminders have been fixed for KDE 4.10. Please retest with the upcoming release candidate or with the final version.
no response from the OP. so resolving.