Autohiding taskbar
I am having problems autohiding my taskbar. Everything set in properties. It works once and then stays on the desktop! ...
Taskbar keeps disappearing after startup
Hello Guys (and girls),I am using Vista Ultimate 64 bit edition, which I bought as an OEM version, because I built my o...
Missing desktop, taskbar, task manager, start menu
So basically, a few weeks after i got Vista i tried to install Stellarium (freeware astronomy program), which crashed m...
Hide Taskbar Icons
OK, let me see how to best phrase this...I use Vista HP.In my 'taskbar' properties, I have "Hide Inactive Icons&quo...
Mediacenter taskbar notification
I used to have mediacenter warn me with a red record icon notification on the taskbar, when it is recording a tv show. ...
Size of Windows Mail icons on taskbar/toolbar
Hello - I'm trying to increase the size of the icons on the windows mail taskbar/toolbar (not sure what the appropriate...
Volume Icon Missing in Taskbar
The volume icon no longer appears in the system tray. I do not know of anything I did to remove the icon. When I go to ...
change taskbar properties from an app or regedit import?
If you right-click on the taskbar, you can get to the taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog and change various setti...
UN-unlockable taskbar, and no storage of data beyond default
The taskbar won't allow me to unlock it, even through the control panel. I think this has something to do with the fact ...
Taskbar-- Why the difference ?
Hello everyone, There are 2 screenshot links. Please tell me why there is a difference. Screenshot # 1 : --'ImageGrotto:...
Sidebar and taskbar have turned white
Hello...... My sidebar where the gadgets are displayed has turned white instead of clear..also my taskbar has turned wh...
no windows security center icon in taskbar
i know really dumb to say but i would like the icon there...have gone to firewall...change the way security center noti...
Applications windows minimise to taskbar when I move mouse t
This is driving me just a little crazy ...When I have more than one window open, I click the mouse on the taskbar button...
Taskbar items dissapear, Z-order, specific problem. need hel
!Please read message entirely before replying. Thanks so much for your time! Under the "Notification Area" of ...
taskbar minimized programs missing
On one of my computers, running Windows Vista Home Premium SP1, I recently encountered a weired situation:The taskbar do...
How do I get rid of OLD entries in the Taskbar?
In taskbar Properties, under the Icons and if 'Hide inactive icons' is enabled.It's the 'Past Items' I wish to remove.F...
Re: Taskbar gets stuck.
I did as you suggested and the problem returned. I've since done as you suggested again. I'm currently waiting to see...
Open programs show in taskbar on the right now, not the left
All of the sudden any open programs now show in the taskbar on the right side, near the Notification Center. It will o...
Set taskbar to default
Hi I have Vista Home basic 32 bit Is there a simple way to reset the whole taskbar to Default? (Quick launch Notificat...
Volume control gone from taskbar
Am not skillful, but would like volume control returned to taskbar. Currently have volume, but it is too loud.If you can...
taskbar icons
Summary: I need to know how to customize the taskbar icons in Vista business.Situation: We use an emulator here at my...
my taskbar and desktop icons disappear!
I don't know what happened, but for some reason, when I log onto my account on my computer, my deskptop will load with ...
Taskbar size
After reinstalling Vista, I noticed that the taskbar icons were no longer displayed as large icons. I believe there us...
change color of TaskBar
Hello everyone, does anybody know how to change the color of the Dindgy color taskbar? thanks much, rob...
Quick Launch/Taskbar keeps blinking on
Every few seconds, my Quick Launch area blinks on for a small fraction of a second. Also, I am having problems with app...
Taskbar not staying hidden
This has happened to me with XP, Vista, and now Win 7. When I set the taskbar to auto-hide it will work for a while an...
Toolbar is not leaving the taskbar
Hi I have using this version of Vista for a couple of months now. If you right click on the taskbar and add a new toolba...
Taskbar and desktop appear, disappear then vanish
I know I posted on this before, but I am wondering if this could be a virus? It is just on my account, because my siste...
Help: Windows Mail Taskbar Disappears
Hello,Just after starting up Windows Mail in Windows Vista, the taskbar (Send, Recieve, Forward, etc.) disappears. I ha...
Taskbar issues - missing power meter, network icon, and soun
Under the "Notification Area" of the "taskbar and Start Menu Properties" window, I am unable to che...
vista taskbar & launch bar icon order changes
On one of my Vista Ultimate (32 bit) systems the order of the icons on the launch bar changes when I reboot my system. ...
windows vista freezes and taskbar does not unfreeze it
Please help me.I have a problem where a program in Windows Vista freezes up and the task bar doesn't unfreeze it. In a...
Font & Icon size in taskbar/Start line
How do I change the font size and icon size in the taskbar/Start bar. Thanks for your time. Otto...
Blank Space In Taskbar
I've noticed since day one that with Vista there is what looks like a blank space in my system tray. I've seen this in t...
Group similar taskbar buttons...
Hello all,My option for "Group similar taskbar buttons" doesn't work. If I open many windows of the same wind...
Taskbar Changes
It does, presumably all by itself. Why? That and the icon for internet connectivity showed an X instead of a globe. I ...
Taskbar descriptve Text
The descriptive text that pops up over an application's icon in the taskbar is faded, very light, hard to read. Can I...
Taskbar icons & font
Hello,Is there a way to change the icon size in the notification area of the task bar and also on the task bar buttons....
Lots of problems - regedit is broken, taskbar is misbehaving
HelloI installed the Vista service pack and now I have a bunch of problems with my laptop.1. Windows Audio Service will ...
wifi icon missing from taskbar
Hi, Can anyone tell me how to restore the wifi icon in the taskbar? I have vista home premium on an HP laptop. It was...
Windows view (thumbnails) not appearing on taskbar
Suddenly, my Vista Home Premium 32bit laptop won't display window preview thumbnails on the taskbar. When a window is m...
Missing icons in taskbar
I have the same problems as a lot of people, also with my network and sound my internet security icon also disapeares. ...
network icon issue on taskbar
for some reason, since the factory restore I did, the icon doesn't display any correct information anymore, like right n...
Taskbar Transparent - Vista
Sorry for being dumb, but I'm a novice at Vista (dual-boot it now and then). How do you make the taskbar in Vista transp...
Change the order of taskbar items...
Hi. I have eleven open items showing on my taskbar (browser windows, files, etc.). Is there a way to change the order t...
Taskbar pops up while hidden
My hidden taskbar keeps popping up with out touching it. Of course the problem ends when set to not hide. Any solutions...
Windows not locking quick launch taskbar size on reboot
This problem suddenly began occurring about 2 days ago, and nothing that I have been able to do has fixed it permanentl...
Stopping user changing the auto-hide taskbar setting
Hi There,I want to be able to stop users being able to change the auto-hide setting of the taskbar on a windows vista ma...
Unknown Icon In Notification Area of Taskbar?
There is an untitled icon always present in the notification area of my taskbar. This Icon appears to be a locked padlo...
Taskbar Thumbnails are not Real-Time
I am using Vista Home Premium and Aero, and have also adjusted visual effects for best appearance.When scrolling throug...
Unnecessary Taskbar Button Flashes
Here's a way to reproduce the problem:In the taskbar, I have two buttons. Firefox's button and Windows Live Messenger's ...
How to disable the taskbar animation effect?
How to disable the window animation effect when i minimise and maximum a windows/application? (i dont mean the thumbnai...
Cannot move taskbar
I moved the taskbar to the left edge several months ago, and now I want to move it back. Unfortunately the taskbar seems...
Taskbar Works, Desktop+Desktop Icons are Gone
Hello, I've been having a little trouble fixing my problem. So I thought you guys can help me :oI have rebooted my Lapt...
Yahoo search on Vista Taskbar
I have Vista on my laptop. On the taskbar along the bottom there is a small search window that says Yahoo search in it....
taskbar trouble
I need help getting my taskbar to stay at the bottom of the screen. I've tried everything that the help section tells m...
Volume Icon in taskbar.
Hello Folks, When using computer last night, all seemed well with no problems. After switch on today, the volume icon in...
no desktop icons yes taskbar yes rightclick
ok i have problem nothing shows up on desktop its there but it isent in explorer it says its all there . the only thing ...
Apps Hidden by Taskbar at Top of Screen
I have gotten used to keeping my Windows task bar at the top of the screen instead of the bottom. I find this more conv...
removing unneeded taskbar icons
my taskbar is pretty crowded and I do not need. 'Safely remove hardware' 'no backups scheduled' 'Envision Camera connect...
Vista Taskbar & Toolbars
Hello, I like to customize my vista taskbar by adding Toolbars of commonly used folders, but when I lock the taskbar, t...
network taskbar icon
for some reason, since the factory restore I did, the icon doesn't display any correct information anymore, like right ...
MISSING AM and PM FROM THE TASKBAR
::For some reason I'm missing the AM and PM from next to the time . Is there a way to get it back ? I unchecked and rech...
wmp disappears in the taskbar
When I start to play a mp3 file, I can hear the sound but I cannot see the window media player in the taskbar.If I find...
Taskbar Question
Hi,My taskbar is "double thick" and ought not be. How do I get the task bar back to it's original size? Thank...
Taskbar buttons, Sidebar & more issues...
OKay, since SP1 was installed I have noticed a problem I need help figuring out. I am running hte following from day one...
Taskbar "misgrouping" items
In the last month or so, several of our users have complained that their Outlook items are now being grouped on the Tas...
Vertical Taskbar loses Width after logout and standby or hib
Hi NG,I prefer to use a vertical taskbar in Windows Vista and 7. However, everytime I log out and log back in or return...
Taskbar Problem
Every time I restart my machine, my taskbar changes configurations. The quickstart menu expands to fill up about 90% of ...
Trouble opening items on taskbar
For the past 2 days, I cannot maximize items on the taskbar by clicking them if another program is already open. Inste...
Permanently hiding icons in taskbar
Hello! I have installed some programs on the computer of my kids and I dont want them to fiddle with their icons which ...
taskbar shift and system tray
I'm running Vista Premium. After about 3 hours into my session, my taskbar and everything on it shifts to the left, and...
no speaker icon in taskbar or system tray
My icon in the bottom right corner of the speaker for adjusting volume disappeared. Why and where did it go? how do I ...
Network icon missing from taskbar since August 2008 security
Have yesterday installed all August 2008 security updates (Vista Business 32-Bit with SP1). Since then, I have no netwo...
Miminizing windows/Taskbar
Hi all,I have a problem with my taskbar, every time I minimize a window instead of minimizing itself on the left side n...
Tool to suspend process when window minimizes to taskbar
Greets, looking for utility able to automatic suspend of a process owning windows, when they're being minimized to task...
Help! My whole taskbar is gone. All I have is the "My Docume
Here is my desktop: Whole taskbar gone, All I have is the documents. I need the taskbar for many diffrent things. and no...
Z-order? issue taskbar dissapears
My taskbar keeps getting caught behind my windows. So I have to go into taskbar properties, check and uncheck "kee...
taskbar button
Hi all. Is there a way to get the "folder options" button back on the taskbar as it could be done in XP?Thank...
Virus? Taskbar/icons do not show up
I believe I may have a virus on my computer that is interfering with normal functions. My taskbar and desktop icons app...
Taskbar not auto-hidden?
I have unchecked "lock" and checked "Auto-hide" my taskbar.Yesterday it worked as expected, but toda...
Taskbar issues... no one can help?
!Please read message entirely before replying. Thanks so much for your time! Under the "Notification Area" of ...
Taskbar, small issue
I have mytaskbar setup to always be on the top of other windows, but it isn't. It did this a while ago, but I fixed it ...
Vista taskbar running programs
Some time ago I read an article (can't remember where now) on how to iconize programs that are showing in the Vista tas...
Strange Taskbar Problem
I normally set up my taskbar two rows in heighth with the quick launch icons on the far left. This leaves the middle se...
Taskbar is not locked and will not move, pls help!
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forums so please bear with me.My 2 year old decided that it would be fun to 'play computers'...
Bug: Taskbar buttons are half-width and missing
Windows Vista has this new feature where it displays a taskbar at the bottom of the screen and then inserts buttons rep...
Power Icon in the Taskbar disappeared!
The Power icon in the taskbar disappeared!, how can I get it back?[image: http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5190/200807...
Strange taskbar behavior.
Hi,This is happening to me lately.Cannot do right click on program listed on the taskbar. When I click on a button to tr...
Re: no speaker icon in taskbar or system tray
Dominic Payer;782126 Wrote: Right click your Start orb and select Properties. In the Notification Area tab check the Vo...
Vista TaskBar
Simple question...I like to Auto-Hide my taskbar, but i can't seem to get my taskbar to remain hidden with Vista. In XP,...
Taskbar gets stuck.
I have my taskbar set to autohide. Lately, and intermittently, it's getting stuck and will not hide. However, it's hi...
Taskbar/desktop icons appear & disappear
I believe I may have a virus on my computer that is interfering with normal functions. My taskbar and desktop icons app...
taskbar and desktop icons disappearing!
For some reason, when I log onto my account on my computer, my taskbar and desktop icons disappear. I have restarted an...
taskbar settings get lost
Hello,After a few logins/shutdowns, my taskbar settings get lost. I have to unlock the taskbar and reapply them (I'm mos...
taskbar
Why does my taskbar change location of icons when I start up? I have it locked with toolbars and when I start up, the t...
windows preview on taskbar
hi i have vista home premium and used to be have windows preview on the taskbar i have just went to select this again a...
Windows Vista taskbar always in the back
For whatever reason, my taskbar, regardless of where I have it on the desktop, regardless if it's "locked" or ...
Preview taskbar Delay
Hi all, I wanna know if someone have any idea about how the previews in taskbar can appear without delay.....if i put t...
taskbar disappeared
HelloA little while ago my taskbar disappeared. I could not click on the start button to shut down my pc. I had to turn...
Open program icons on Taskbar
The icons that show my open programs have moved to tabs above my taskbar, so now I have to minimize all programs to find...
Folder icons lost on taskbar
Hi guys,New kid on the block here (and by saying this I have really shown that I am not a kid any longer).Anyway.I am ha...
AutoHide the Taskbar
Can someone tell me the taskbar doesn't always hide as it should? I use all but one of the "levels" (in other...
Taskbar issues
I am having a helluva time getting my taskbar switched to classic view. I know how to do it but for some reason it's no...
minimized tabs on taskbar wrong side?
So I turn on my computer today, and all of a sudden the minimized tabs for the programs I'm using are on the wrong side...
start button in taskbar blinks during startup
have changed the start button in the task bar to windows classic look.....now when computer boots up to desk top i notic...
Desktop & taskbar not showing up and as a result a number of
Hi,I fell into a serious problem. I use Vista Home premium on my MSI notebook. Now it doesnot show up desktop and taskba...
Resizing Desktop and Taskbar
The taskbar is too wide resulting in part of the clock not being visible.Help explains how to resize top and bottom but ...
Vista taskbar missing after standy
HiAfter i wake my laptop from standby, the taskbar goes missing. I can only see the Start button and where the taskbar ...
Vista 64 Auto Hide Taskbar no longer works.
I've just recently found that my task bar will no longer auto hide itself. It will when I initially boot up but soon aft...
Taskbar Troubles
The taskbar will not let me change anything and keep it on restart of explorer.exe. For instance: [Start Menu][Quicklau...
Vista 64 Taskbar Flicker
This is an older problem that seems to have returned to my machine. I have my taskbar set to auto-hide, and every once ...
Make Taskbar Icons Bigger
Hi,Is there any way to make Vista taskbar icons bigger (not quick launch)?I have removed text so now only icons are bein...
Minimize to taskbar
Is there a way to minimize windows mail to the taskbar like you can with outlook so that i dont have to always have the...
Windows Search 4.0 - no Search toolbar visible on Taskbar?
OS: Dell OEM Vista Home Premium (updated to SP1)I installed Windows Search 4.0 through Windows Update yesterday and aft...
Language Bar Does Not Appear in Taskbar
Hi! Somehow my Language bar disappeared from the taskbar! Now I can't change the input language from English to Greek, e...
IE7 will not maximize?? It is in taskbar running.
When I start IE7 it appears on my taskbar and the preview window shows it's on my homepage BUT I cannot get it to come ...
Taskbar issue/possible malware?
My network, volume control, and power meter icons randomly dissappeared from my taskbar. I went into "taskbar and ...