problems with taskbar

[Skip G]

I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to add
more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
sliding the dividers back and forth
to maximize the space available to show open & minimized
programs. I then noticed that the
active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar. I
have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
able to access the taskbar properties through the control
Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
task bar will only appear when I have at least one
toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu, etc.
I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
causing problems... I also removed the power
status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).

Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the empty
quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs and
system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.

How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
quicklaunch)?

I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
this to happen. Any advice?

This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
with simple windows tasks like these.

Thanks for your help.

[Kelly]

Hi,

Run the edit on line 240
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to add
> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
> sliding the dividers back and forth
> to maximize the space available to show open & minimized
> programs. I then noticed that the
> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar. I
> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
> able to access the taskbar properties through the control
> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu, etc.
> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
> causing problems... I also removed the power
> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>
> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the empty
> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs and
> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>
> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
> quicklaunch)?
>
> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
> this to happen. Any advice?
>
> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
> with simple windows tasks like these.
>
> Thanks for your help.

[Skip G]

I opened the registry editor, and suddenly realized I had=20
no Idea what I was doing. I didn't know what key to=20
search for to edit, or how to find "line 240". =20

I'm not that technical... more of a novice actually.

Could you give a little more instruction? Sorry...=20

Thanks for your help.

-Skip
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>Run the edit on line 240
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>--=20
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to=20
add
>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>> to maximize the space available to show open &=20
minimized
>> programs. I then noticed that the
>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar. =20
I
>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>> able to access the taskbar properties through the=20
control
>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,=20
etc.
>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>
>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the=20
empty
>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs=20
and
>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>
>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>> quicklaunch)?
>>
>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>
>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>
>.
>

[GreyTop]

That is line 240 on Kelly's tweak page. Down load it then run it.

On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:18:59 -0700, "Skip G" >
wrote:

>I opened the registry editor, and suddenly realized I had
>no Idea what I was doing. I didn't know what key to
>search for to edit, or how to find "line 240".
>
>I'm not that technical... more of a novice actually.
>
>Could you give a little more instruction? Sorry...
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>-Skip
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi,
>>
>>Run the edit on line 240
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>--
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>add
>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>minimized
>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
>I
>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>control
>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>etc.
>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>
>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>empty
>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
>and
>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>>
>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>
>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>
>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>.
>>

[Kelly]

Hi Skip,

Do me a favor? Send me a couple of screenshots of this via e-mail. And
after doing so, go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32

Also, when you right click the Taskbar/Properties, is Auto-Hide checked? We
can work on the edit after.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
I opened the registry editor, and suddenly realized I had
no Idea what I was doing. I didn't know what key to
search for to edit, or how to find "line 240".

I'm not that technical... more of a novice actually.

Could you give a little more instruction? Sorry...

Thanks for your help.

-Skip
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>Run the edit on line 240
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>--
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows® XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
add
>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>> to maximize the space available to show open &
minimized
>> programs. I then noticed that the
>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
I
>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
control
>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
etc.
>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>
>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
empty
>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
and
>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>
>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>> quicklaunch)?
>>
>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>
>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>
>.
>

[Ed Hu]

Hi Kelly,

The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I am=20
going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will=20
let you know the results.

Thanks,
Ed


>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>Run the edit on line 240
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>--=20
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to=20
add
>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>> to maximize the space available to show open &=20
minimized
>> programs. I then noticed that the
>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar. =20
I
>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>> able to access the taskbar properties through the=20
control
>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,=20
etc.
>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>
>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the=20
empty
>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs=20
and
>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>
>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>> quicklaunch)?
>>
>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>
>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>
>.
>

[Ed Hu]

Bad news, kelly,

I updated the registry using your tweaks line 240 and=20
restarted the XP. The problem persists. I also=20
validated the double words you added in registry and they=20
sure are there. So far, I am still seeing no active or=20
minimized programs and the Quick Launch is not sizeable.

Now I know I am not the only one who has the problem it=20
makes me feel better. At least I know I did not trigger=20
it by some mistakes.

Any further helps are very appreciated.

Ed

p.s. Sorry, Skip, I am writing on your entry here. You=20
and I are on the same boat now...
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>Run the edit on line 240
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>--=20
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to=20
add
>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>> to maximize the space available to show open &=20
minimized
>> programs. I then noticed that the
>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar. =20
I
>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>> able to access the taskbar properties through the=20
control
>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,=20
etc.
>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>
>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the=20
empty
>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs=20
and
>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>
>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>> quicklaunch)?
>>
>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>
>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>
>.
>

[David Candy]

Can you send me a screenshot.

Can you also say what are all the other entries near where those dwords =
are (I presume you mean under the policy key).

Also the policies can appear in an different branch of the registry =
Substitute
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE for HKEY_CURRENT_USER and look there as well.

Also tell me what is at these locations

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVersion\Explorer\Bro=
wser Helper Objects
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Explorer Bars

--=20
http://www.g2mil.com/Apr2003.htm
http://www.sharpword.com/fascism.htm
---------------------------------------------------------------
David Candy
http://www.mvps.org/serenitymacros
---------------------------------------------------------------
"Ed Hu" > wrote in message =
...
Bad news, kelly,

I updated the registry using your tweaks line 240 and=20
restarted the XP. The problem persists. I also=20
validated the double words you added in registry and they=20
sure are there. So far, I am still seeing no active or=20
minimized programs and the Quick Launch is not sizeable.

Now I know I am not the only one who has the problem it=20
makes me feel better. At least I know I did not trigger=20
it by some mistakes.

Any further helps are very appreciated.

Ed

p.s. Sorry, Skip, I am writing on your entry here. You=20
and I are on the same boat now...
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>Run the edit on line 240
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>--=20
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to=20
add
>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>> to maximize the space available to show open &=20
minimized
>> programs. I then noticed that the
>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar. =20
I
>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>> able to access the taskbar properties through the=20
control
>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,=20
etc.
>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>
>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the=20
empty
>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs=20
and
>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>
>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>> quicklaunch)?
>>
>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>
>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>
>.
>

[Kelly]

Thanks, Skip! Very detailed and nice, great job. Am working on it. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Skip,
>
> Do me a favor? Send me a couple of screenshots of this via e-mail. And
> after doing so, go to Start/Run and type in: regsvr32 /i shell32
>
> Also, when you right click the Taskbar/Properties, is Auto-Hide checked?
We
> can work on the edit after.
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> MS-MVP Win98/XP
> [AE-Windows® XP]
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
> "Skip G" > wrote in message
> ...
> I opened the registry editor, and suddenly realized I had
> no Idea what I was doing. I didn't know what key to
> search for to edit, or how to find "line 240".
>
> I'm not that technical... more of a novice actually.
>
> Could you give a little more instruction? Sorry...
>
> Thanks for your help.
>
> -Skip
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Hi,
> >
> >Run the edit on line 240
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> >--
> >All the Best,
> >Kelly
> >
> >MS-MVP Win98/XP
> >[AE-Windows® XP]
> >
> >Troubleshooting Windows XP
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> >Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >
> >
> >"Skip G" > wrote in message
> ...
> >> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
> add
> >> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
> >> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
> >> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
> >> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
> >> sliding the dividers back and forth
> >> to maximize the space available to show open &
> minimized
> >> programs. I then noticed that the
> >> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
> I
> >> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
> >> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
> >> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
> >> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
> >> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
> >> able to access the taskbar properties through the
> control
> >> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
> >> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
> >> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
> >> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
> >> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
> >> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
> >> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
> >> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
> >> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
> etc.
> >> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
> >> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
> >> causing problems... I also removed the power
> >> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
> >> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
> >> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
> >>
> >> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
> empty
> >> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
> and
> >> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
> >>
> >> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
> >> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
> >> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
> >> quicklaunch)?
> >>
> >> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
> >> this to happen. Any advice?
> >>
> >> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
> >> with simple windows tasks like these.
> >>
> >> Thanks for your help.
> >
> >.
> >
>

[Kelly]

Hi Ed,

In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this together) could you
also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar appearance and one of
when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is Windows Media Player
listed there?

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
Hi Kelly,

The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I am
going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
let you know the results.

Thanks,
Ed


>-----Original Message-----
>Hi,
>
>Run the edit on line 240
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>--
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows® XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
add
>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>> to maximize the space available to show open &
minimized
>> programs. I then noticed that the
>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
I
>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
control
>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
etc.
>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>
>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
empty
>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
and
>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>
>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>> quicklaunch)?
>>
>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>
>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>
>.
>

[Ed Hu]

Hi Dave,

I have send the image and Regedit Export files for all=20
the branches you mentioned here using my office Email.

Thanks for all the halps,

Ed


>-----Original Message-----
>Can you send me a screenshot.
>
>Can you also say what are all the other entries near=20
where those dwords are (I presume you mean under the=20
policy key).
>
>Also the policies can appear in an different branch of=20
the registry Substitute
>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE for HKEY_CURRENT_USER and look there=20
as well.
>
>Also tell me what is at these locations
>
>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Curr entVers
ion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects
>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet=20
Explorer\Explorer Bars
>
>--=20
>http://www.g2mil.com/Apr2003.htm
>http://www.sharpword.com/fascism.htm
>---------------------------------------------------------
------
>David Candy
>http://www.mvps.org/serenitymacros
>---------------------------------------------------------
------
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message=20
...
>Bad news, kelly,
>
>I updated the registry using your tweaks line 240 and=20
>restarted the XP. The problem persists. I also=20
>validated the double words you added in registry and=20
they=20
>sure are there. So far, I am still seeing no active or=20
>minimized programs and the Quick Launch is not sizeable.
>
>Now I know I am not the only one who has the problem it=20
>makes me feel better. At least I know I did not trigger=20
>it by some mistakes.
>
>Any further helps are very appreciated.
>
>Ed
>
>p.s. Sorry, Skip, I am writing on your entry here. You=20
>and I are on the same boat now...
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi,
>>
>>Run the edit on line 240
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>--=20
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to=20
>add
>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>> to maximize the space available to show open &=20
>minimized
>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>> active windows were no longer showing on the=20
taskbar. =20
>I
>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the=20
>control
>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,=20
and
>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,=20
Desktop,
>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,=20
>etc.
>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>
>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the=20
>empty
>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs=20
>and
>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>>
>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave=20
properly
>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>
>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>
>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Ed Hu]

Hi Kelly,

I have send all the information you asked.

Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar=20
item. I disable and enable it without much help. I also=20
noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By=20
removing it did not help me either.

Thanks for any helps,

Ed
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Ed,
>
>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this=20
together) could you
>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar=20
appearance and one of
>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is=20
Windows Media Player
>listed there?
>
>--=20
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I am
>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>let you know the results.
>
>Thanks,
>Ed
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi,
>>
>>Run the edit on line 240
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>--=20
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>add
>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>minimized
>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
>I
>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>control
>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,=20
and
>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,=20
Desktop,
>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>etc.
>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>
>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>empty
>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
>and
>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>>
>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave=20
properly
>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>
>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>
>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Kelly]

Hi Ed,

How very interesting! I did notice the barsize difference between the good
and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the way. You mentioned that
it is with only one profile and the import corrupted both. What are the
differences that you can think of between the two users (good and bad)?

Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two profiles running the
same theme?

Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far. I also received a
..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)

Am working five cases at the moment. David and I should have it all wrapped
up soon.

Thanks again,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
Hi Kelly,

I have send all the information you asked.

Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
item. I disable and enable it without much help. I also
noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
removing it did not help me either.

Thanks for any helps,

Ed
>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Ed,
>
>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
together) could you
>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
appearance and one of
>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is
Windows Media Player
>listed there?
>
>--
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows® XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I am
>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>let you know the results.
>
>Thanks,
>Ed
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi,
>>
>>Run the edit on line 240
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>--
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>add
>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>minimized
>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
>I
>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>control
>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
and
>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
Desktop,
>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>etc.
>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>
>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>empty
>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
>and
>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>>>
>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
properly
>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>
>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>
>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Ed Hu]

Thanks Kelly,

The bad one is the one profile I normally use. I rarely=20
log into the "good" userid. So the good one stays as=20
almost like when I first build up the XP. In the "bad"=20
one, I first noticed the problem when there were two bars=20
right after the Launch bar and when I resize them they=20
seem all got confused. After I reboot the system, both=20
bars were gone and I windup with no bars at all now. =20
That is I can not resize the Launch bar any more. It=20
seems become infinite length and pushed the Program list=20
section out of the screen. That was the reason I played=20
the Barsize parameter in Registry hoping to put the bar=20
back.

To answer your questions -

1. Nope, I don't use skins. Did it about two years ago=20
and did not like it so removed since then.
2. They don't use same schemes. But They are like that=20
before I had troubles. I did, by the way, go to the=20
display property reset the screen size, the theme, the=20
screen saver hoping to force XP rebuild by taskbar. All=20
of attempts failed with no results.

Thanks for spending so much time for me. It is very=20
appreciated.

Best Regards,
Ed


>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Ed,
>
>How very interesting! I did notice the barsize=20
difference between the good
>and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the=20
way. You mentioned that
>it is with only one profile and the import corrupted=20
both. What are the
>differences that you can think of between the two users=20
(good and bad)?
>
>Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two=20
profiles running the
>same theme?
>
>Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far. =20
I also received a
>..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
>
>Am working five cases at the moment. David and I should=20
have it all wrapped
>up soon.
>
>Thanks again,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>I have send all the information you asked.
>
>Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
>item. I disable and enable it without much help. I also
>noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
>removing it did not help me either.
>
>Thanks for any helps,
>
>Ed
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Ed,
>>
>>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
>together) could you
>>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
>appearance and one of
>>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is
>Windows Media Player
>>listed there?
>>
>>--=20
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>Hi Kelly,
>>
>>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I=20
am
>>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>>let you know the results.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Ed
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>Run the edit on line 240
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>--=20
>>>All the Best,
>>>Kelly
>>>
>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>
>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>>add
>>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and=20
desktop
>>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>>minimized
>>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
>>I
>>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I=20
was
>>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>>control
>>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
>and
>>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but=20
the
>>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
>Desktop,
>>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>>etc.
>>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar=20
will
>>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>>
>>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>>empty
>>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
>>and
>>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window=20
buttons.
>>>>
>>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
>properly
>>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>>
>>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>>
>>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no=20
problems
>>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Ed Hu]

Hi Kelly,

I forgot to mention that my task bar is not locked. And,=20
it does not have the sizing bar at the right of Quick=20
Launch section.

Hope that helps some,

Best Regards,
Ed


>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Ed,
>
>How very interesting! I did notice the barsize=20
difference between the good
>and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the=20
way. You mentioned that
>it is with only one profile and the import corrupted=20
both. What are the
>differences that you can think of between the two users=20
(good and bad)?
>
>Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two=20
profiles running the
>same theme?
>
>Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far. =20
I also received a
>..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
>
>Am working five cases at the moment. David and I should=20
have it all wrapped
>up soon.
>
>Thanks again,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>I have send all the information you asked.
>
>Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
>item. I disable and enable it without much help. I also
>noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
>removing it did not help me either.
>
>Thanks for any helps,
>
>Ed
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Ed,
>>
>>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
>together) could you
>>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
>appearance and one of
>>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is
>Windows Media Player
>>listed there?
>>
>>--=20
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>Hi Kelly,
>>
>>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I=20
am
>>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>>let you know the results.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Ed
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>Run the edit on line 240
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>--=20
>>>All the Best,
>>>Kelly
>>>
>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>
>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>>add
>>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and=20
desktop
>>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>>minimized
>>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
>>I
>>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I=20
was
>>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>>control
>>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
>and
>>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but=20
the
>>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
>Desktop,
>>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>>etc.
>>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar=20
will
>>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>>
>>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>>empty
>>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
>>and
>>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window=20
buttons.
>>>>
>>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
>properly
>>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>>
>>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>>
>>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no=20
problems
>>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Kelly]

Thanks for all of the info. Am still working on it.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
Hi Kelly,

I forgot to mention that my task bar is not locked. And,
it does not have the sizing bar at the right of Quick
Launch section.

Hope that helps some,

Best Regards,
Ed


>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Ed,
>
>How very interesting! I did notice the barsize
difference between the good
>and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the
way. You mentioned that
>it is with only one profile and the import corrupted
both. What are the
>differences that you can think of between the two users
(good and bad)?
>
>Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two
profiles running the
>same theme?
>
>Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far.
I also received a
>..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
>
>Am working five cases at the moment. David and I should
have it all wrapped
>up soon.
>
>Thanks again,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows® XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>I have send all the information you asked.
>
>Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
>item. I disable and enable it without much help. I also
>noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
>removing it did not help me either.
>
>Thanks for any helps,
>
>Ed
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Ed,
>>
>>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
>together) could you
>>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
>appearance and one of
>>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is
>Windows Media Player
>>listed there?
>>
>>--
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>Hi Kelly,
>>
>>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I
am
>>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>>let you know the results.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Ed
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>Run the edit on line 240
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>--
>>>All the Best,
>>>Kelly
>>>
>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>>
>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>>add
>>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and
desktop
>>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>>minimized
>>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
>>I
>>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I
was
>>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>>control
>>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
>and
>>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but
the
>>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
>Desktop,
>>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>>etc.
>>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar
will
>>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>>
>>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>>empty
>>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
>>and
>>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window
buttons.
>>>>
>>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
>properly
>>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>>
>>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>>
>>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no
problems
>>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Ed Hu]

Hi Kelly,

Have you discovered anything special? Any good news for=20
me?

Thanks for the helps,

Ed

>-----Original Message-----
>Thanks for all of the info. Am still working on it.
>
>--=20
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>I forgot to mention that my task bar is not locked. And,
>it does not have the sizing bar at the right of Quick
>Launch section.
>
>Hope that helps some,
>
>Best Regards,
>Ed
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Ed,
>>
>>How very interesting! I did notice the barsize
>difference between the good
>>and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the
>way. You mentioned that
>>it is with only one profile and the import corrupted
>both. What are the
>>differences that you can think of between the two users
>(good and bad)?
>>
>>Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two
>profiles running the
>>same theme?
>>
>>Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far.
>I also received a
>>..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
>>
>>Am working five cases at the moment. David and I should
>have it all wrapped
>>up soon.
>>
>>Thanks again,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>Hi Kelly,
>>
>>I have send all the information you asked.
>>
>>Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
>>item. I disable and enable it without much help. I=20
also
>>noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
>>removing it did not help me either.
>>
>>Thanks for any helps,
>>
>>Ed
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Hi Ed,
>>>
>>>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
>>together) could you
>>>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
>>appearance and one of
>>>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is
>>Windows Media Player
>>>listed there?
>>>
>>>--=20
>>>All the Best,
>>>Kelly
>>>
>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>
>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>>Hi Kelly,
>>>
>>>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I
>am
>>>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>>>let you know the results.
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>Ed
>>>
>>>
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>Hi,
>>>>
>>>>Run the edit on line 240
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>
>>>>--=20
>>>>All the Best,
>>>>Kelly
>>>>
>>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>>
>>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>
>>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>>>add
>>>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and
>desktop
>>>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>>>minimized
>>>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>>>> active windows were no longer showing on the=20
taskbar.
>>>I
>>>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to=20
the
>>>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or=20
nothing.
>>>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I
>was
>>>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>>>control
>>>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
>>and
>>>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but
>the
>>>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
>>Desktop,
>>>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>>>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my=20
power
>>>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>>>etc.
>>>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>>>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that=20
was
>>>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>>>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar
>will
>>>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>>>
>>>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>>>empty
>>>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up=20
programs
>>>and
>>>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window
>buttons.
>>>>>
>>>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
>>properly
>>>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open,=20
or
>>>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>>>
>>>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to=20
cause
>>>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>>>
>>>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no
>problems
>>>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>
>>>>.
>>>>
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Kelly]

Hi Ed,

Thought of you yesterday. I compared the files once again and noticed the
difference in Media Band between the good and the bad keys. And have been
collecting Update keys.

For now it seems to boil down to: 818043, 817778 and 819696 (networking and
DX9). The good news is that of the nine cases I am working three are fixed
and another is removing the three updates. Haven't heard back from him yet.

Run the update on line 240: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Once done right click the Notification Area/Task Manager/Processes.

Do not reboot or logoff. Highlight Explorer.exe, End Process. Leave the
Task Manager open. Once your taskbar again reappears chose File/New Task
and type in: Explorer.exe.

Also, for one other, he wasn't able to move the glider over toward the right
but he was able to double click it to get the taskbar working again.

Let me know how it goes and good luck.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
Hi Kelly,

Have you discovered anything special? Any good news for
me?

Thanks for the helps,

Ed

>-----Original Message-----
>Thanks for all of the info. Am still working on it.
>
>--
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows® XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>I forgot to mention that my task bar is not locked. And,
>it does not have the sizing bar at the right of Quick
>Launch section.
>
>Hope that helps some,
>
>Best Regards,
>Ed
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Ed,
>>
>>How very interesting! I did notice the barsize
>difference between the good
>>and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the
>way. You mentioned that
>>it is with only one profile and the import corrupted
>both. What are the
>>differences that you can think of between the two users
>(good and bad)?
>>
>>Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two
>profiles running the
>>same theme?
>>
>>Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far.
>I also received a
>>..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
>>
>>Am working five cases at the moment. David and I should
>have it all wrapped
>>up soon.
>>
>>Thanks again,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>Hi Kelly,
>>
>>I have send all the information you asked.
>>
>>Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
>>item. I disable and enable it without much help. I
also
>>noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
>>removing it did not help me either.
>>
>>Thanks for any helps,
>>
>>Ed
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Hi Ed,
>>>
>>>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
>>together) could you
>>>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
>>appearance and one of
>>>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is
>>Windows Media Player
>>>listed there?
>>>
>>>--
>>>All the Best,
>>>Kelly
>>>
>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>>
>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>>Hi Kelly,
>>>
>>>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I
>am
>>>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>>>let you know the results.
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>Ed
>>>
>>>
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>Hi,
>>>>
>>>>Run the edit on line 240
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>All the Best,
>>>>Kelly
>>>>
>>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>>>
>>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>
>>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>>>add
>>>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and
>desktop
>>>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>>>minimized
>>>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>>>> active windows were no longer showing on the
taskbar.
>>>I
>>>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to
the
>>>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or
nothing.
>>>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I
>was
>>>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>>>control
>>>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
>>and
>>>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but
>the
>>>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
>>Desktop,
>>>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>>>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my
power
>>>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>>>etc.
>>>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>>>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that
was
>>>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>>>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar
>will
>>>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>>>
>>>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>>>empty
>>>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up
programs
>>>and
>>>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window
>buttons.
>>>>>
>>>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
>>properly
>>>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open,
or
>>>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>>>
>>>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to
cause
>>>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>>>
>>>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no
>problems
>>>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>
>>>>.
>>>>
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Ed Hu]

Fantastic! Kelly,

It works like a champ! I followed your 240 to update the=20
registry and End the Explorer.exe. My taskbar did not=20
reappear by itself but I was still able to restart the=20
Explorer.exe via Task Manager and puff! the taskbar=20
reappeared with all applications shown in there. The=20
Quick Launch tool bar, however, was not checked. So=20
after I recheck the Quick Launch, unlock, move the bar=20
and relock. Everything works just right now!!!

Thanks so much for the help. It is like a magic...

Thanks again,

Ed


>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Ed,
>
>Thought of you yesterday. I compared the files once=20
again and noticed the
>difference in Media Band between the good and the bad=20
keys. And have been
>collecting Update keys.
>
>For now it seems to boil down to: 818043, 817778 and=20
819696 (networking and
>DX9). The good news is that of the nine cases I am=20
working three are fixed
>and another is removing the three updates. Haven't=20
heard back from him yet.
>
>Run the update on line 240: http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>Once done right click the Notification Area/Task=20
Manager/Processes.
>
>Do not reboot or logoff. Highlight Explorer.exe, End=20
Process. Leave the
>Task Manager open. Once your taskbar again reappears=20
chose File/New Task
>and type in: Explorer.exe.
>
>Also, for one other, he wasn't able to move the glider=20
over toward the right
>but he was able to double click it to get the taskbar=20
working again.
>
>Let me know how it goes and good luck.
>
>--=20
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>Have you discovered anything special? Any good news for
>me?
>
>Thanks for the helps,
>
>Ed
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Thanks for all of the info. Am still working on it.
>>
>>--=20
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>Hi Kelly,
>>
>>I forgot to mention that my task bar is not locked. =20
And,
>>it does not have the sizing bar at the right of Quick
>>Launch section.
>>
>>Hope that helps some,
>>
>>Best Regards,
>>Ed
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Hi Ed,
>>>
>>>How very interesting! I did notice the barsize
>>difference between the good
>>>and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the
>>way. You mentioned that
>>>it is with only one profile and the import corrupted
>>both. What are the
>>>differences that you can think of between the two users
>>(good and bad)?
>>>
>>>Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two
>>profiles running the
>>>same theme?
>>>
>>>Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far.
>>I also received a
>>>..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
>>>
>>>Am working five cases at the moment. David and I=20
should
>>have it all wrapped
>>>up soon.
>>>
>>>Thanks again,
>>>Kelly
>>>
>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>
>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>>Hi Kelly,
>>>
>>>I have send all the information you asked.
>>>
>>>Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
>>>item. I disable and enable it without much help. I
>also
>>>noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
>>>removing it did not help me either.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any helps,
>>>
>>>Ed
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>Hi Ed,
>>>>
>>>>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
>>>together) could you
>>>>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
>>>appearance and one of
>>>>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. =20
Is
>>>Windows Media Player
>>>>listed there?
>>>>
>>>>--=20
>>>>All the Best,
>>>>Kelly
>>>>
>>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>>
>>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>
>>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>>>Hi Kelly,
>>>>
>>>>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I
>>am
>>>>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>>>>let you know the results.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>Ed
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>>Run the edit on line 240
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>--=20
>>>>>All the Best,
>>>>>Kelly
>>>>>
>>>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>>>
>>>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>>>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar=20
to
>>>>add
>>>>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>>>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>>>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and
>>desktop
>>>>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>>>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>>>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>>>>minimized
>>>>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>>>>> active windows were no longer showing on the
>taskbar.
>>>>I
>>>>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>>>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to
>the
>>>>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or
>nothing.
>>>>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>>>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I
>>was
>>>>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>>>>control
>>>>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>>>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>>>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
>>>and
>>>>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but
>>the
>>>>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>>>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
>>>Desktop,
>>>>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the=20
whole
>>>>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my
>power
>>>>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>>>>etc.
>>>>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-
launch
>>>>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that
>was
>>>>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>>>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If=20
I
>>>>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar
>>will
>>>>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>>>>empty
>>>>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up
>programs
>>>>and
>>>>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window
>>buttons.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
>>>properly
>>>>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open,
>or
>>>>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>>>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to
>cause
>>>>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no
>>problems
>>>>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>>
>>>>>.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>.
>>>>
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Ed Hu]

Hi Kelly,

I read the KB artical 819696 and seem remember that I did=20
just install the DX9 recently. Don't remember how long=20
after I installed and the task bar problem occured.

Are other guys who have the same problem also installed=20
the DX9 recently?

I thought I pass this information just in case you need=20
it. Hope that helps,

Thanks again,
Ed


>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Ed,
>
>Thought of you yesterday. I compared the files once=20
again and noticed the
>difference in Media Band between the good and the bad=20
keys. And have been
>collecting Update keys.
>
>For now it seems to boil down to: 818043, 817778 and=20
819696 (networking and
>DX9). The good news is that of the nine cases I am=20
working three are fixed
>and another is removing the three updates. Haven't=20
heard back from him yet.
>
>Run the update on line 240: http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>Once done right click the Notification Area/Task=20
Manager/Processes.
>
>Do not reboot or logoff. Highlight Explorer.exe, End=20
Process. Leave the
>Task Manager open. Once your taskbar again reappears=20
chose File/New Task
>and type in: Explorer.exe.
>
>Also, for one other, he wasn't able to move the glider=20
over toward the right
>but he was able to double click it to get the taskbar=20
working again.
>
>Let me know how it goes and good luck.
>
>--=20
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>Have you discovered anything special? Any good news for
>me?
>
>Thanks for the helps,
>
>Ed
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Thanks for all of the info. Am still working on it.
>>
>>--=20
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>Hi Kelly,
>>
>>I forgot to mention that my task bar is not locked. =20
And,
>>it does not have the sizing bar at the right of Quick
>>Launch section.
>>
>>Hope that helps some,
>>
>>Best Regards,
>>Ed
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Hi Ed,
>>>
>>>How very interesting! I did notice the barsize
>>difference between the good
>>>and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the
>>way. You mentioned that
>>>it is with only one profile and the import corrupted
>>both. What are the
>>>differences that you can think of between the two users
>>(good and bad)?
>>>
>>>Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two
>>profiles running the
>>>same theme?
>>>
>>>Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far.
>>I also received a
>>>..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
>>>
>>>Am working five cases at the moment. David and I=20
should
>>have it all wrapped
>>>up soon.
>>>
>>>Thanks again,
>>>Kelly
>>>
>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>
>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>>Hi Kelly,
>>>
>>>I have send all the information you asked.
>>>
>>>Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
>>>item. I disable and enable it without much help. I
>also
>>>noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
>>>removing it did not help me either.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any helps,
>>>
>>>Ed
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>Hi Ed,
>>>>
>>>>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
>>>together) could you
>>>>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
>>>appearance and one of
>>>>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. =20
Is
>>>Windows Media Player
>>>>listed there?
>>>>
>>>>--=20
>>>>All the Best,
>>>>Kelly
>>>>
>>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>>
>>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>
>>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>>>Hi Kelly,
>>>>
>>>>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I
>>am
>>>>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>>>>let you know the results.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>Ed
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>>Run the edit on line 240
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>--=20
>>>>>All the Best,
>>>>>Kelly
>>>>>
>>>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>>>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>>>>
>>>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>>>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar=20
to
>>>>add
>>>>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>>>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>>>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and
>>desktop
>>>>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>>>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>>>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>>>>minimized
>>>>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>>>>> active windows were no longer showing on the
>taskbar.
>>>>I
>>>>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>>>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to
>the
>>>>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or
>nothing.
>>>>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>>>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I
>>was
>>>>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>>>>control
>>>>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>>>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>>>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
>>>and
>>>>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but
>>the
>>>>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>>>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
>>>Desktop,
>>>>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the=20
whole
>>>>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my
>power
>>>>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>>>>etc.
>>>>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-
launch
>>>>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that
>was
>>>>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>>>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If=20
I
>>>>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar
>>will
>>>>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>>>>empty
>>>>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up
>programs
>>>>and
>>>>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window
>>buttons.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
>>>properly
>>>>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open,
>or
>>>>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>>>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to
>cause
>>>>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no
>>problems
>>>>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>>
>>>>>.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>.
>>>>
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Kelly]

Great news, Ed!!! Thank you, for all of your help and sticking this out
with me. Is really hard to troubleshoot something that I can't re-create.
And trust me, I tried to. :o)

As per your second note: Yes, all nine cases had the DX9 update. I would
have to go back and compare more keys, but this is great news, Ed. :o)

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
Fantastic! Kelly,

It works like a champ! I followed your 240 to update the
registry and End the Explorer.exe. My taskbar did not
reappear by itself but I was still able to restart the
Explorer.exe via Task Manager and puff! the taskbar
reappeared with all applications shown in there. The
Quick Launch tool bar, however, was not checked. So
after I recheck the Quick Launch, unlock, move the bar
and relock. Everything works just right now!!!

Thanks so much for the help. It is like a magic...

Thanks again,

Ed


>-----Original Message-----
>Hi Ed,
>
>Thought of you yesterday. I compared the files once
again and noticed the
>difference in Media Band between the good and the bad
keys. And have been
>collecting Update keys.
>
>For now it seems to boil down to: 818043, 817778 and
819696 (networking and
>DX9). The good news is that of the nine cases I am
working three are fixed
>and another is removing the three updates. Haven't
heard back from him yet.
>
>Run the update on line 240: http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>Once done right click the Notification Area/Task
Manager/Processes.
>
>Do not reboot or logoff. Highlight Explorer.exe, End
Process. Leave the
>Task Manager open. Once your taskbar again reappears
chose File/New Task
>and type in: Explorer.exe.
>
>Also, for one other, he wasn't able to move the glider
over toward the right
>but he was able to double click it to get the taskbar
working again.
>
>Let me know how it goes and good luck.
>
>--
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows® XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>Hi Kelly,
>
>Have you discovered anything special? Any good news for
>me?
>
>Thanks for the helps,
>
>Ed
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Thanks for all of the info. Am still working on it.
>>
>>--
>>All the Best,
>>Kelly
>>
>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>
>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>Hi Kelly,
>>
>>I forgot to mention that my task bar is not locked.
And,
>>it does not have the sizing bar at the right of Quick
>>Launch section.
>>
>>Hope that helps some,
>>
>>Best Regards,
>>Ed
>>
>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>Hi Ed,
>>>
>>>How very interesting! I did notice the barsize
>>difference between the good
>>>and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the
>>way. You mentioned that
>>>it is with only one profile and the import corrupted
>>both. What are the
>>>differences that you can think of between the two users
>>(good and bad)?
>>>
>>>Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two
>>profiles running the
>>>same theme?
>>>
>>>Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far.
>>I also received a
>>>..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
>>>
>>>Am working five cases at the moment. David and I
should
>>have it all wrapped
>>>up soon.
>>>
>>>Thanks again,
>>>Kelly
>>>
>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>>
>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>
>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>
>>>
>>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>>Hi Kelly,
>>>
>>>I have send all the information you asked.
>>>
>>>Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
>>>item. I disable and enable it without much help. I
>also
>>>noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
>>>removing it did not help me either.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any helps,
>>>
>>>Ed
>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>Hi Ed,
>>>>
>>>>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
>>>together) could you
>>>>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
>>>appearance and one of
>>>>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded.
Is
>>>Windows Media Player
>>>>listed there?
>>>>
>>>>--
>>>>All the Best,
>>>>Kelly
>>>>
>>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>>>
>>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>
>>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
...
>>>>Hi Kelly,
>>>>
>>>>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I
>>am
>>>>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
>>>>let you know the results.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks,
>>>>Ed
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>>Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>>Run the edit on line 240
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>--
>>>>>All the Best,
>>>>>Kelly
>>>>>
>>>>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>>>>>[AE-Windows® XP]
>>>>>
>>>>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>>>>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
>>>>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar
to
>>>>add
>>>>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>>>>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>>>>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and
>>desktop
>>>>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>>>>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
>>>>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
>>>>minimized
>>>>>> programs. I then noticed that the
>>>>>> active windows were no longer showing on the
>taskbar.
>>>>I
>>>>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>>>>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to
>the
>>>>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or
>nothing.
>>>>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>>>>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I
>>was
>>>>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>>>>control
>>>>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>>>>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>>>>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
>>>and
>>>>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but
>>the
>>>>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>>>>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
>>>Desktop,
>>>>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the
whole
>>>>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my
>power
>>>>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>>>>etc.
>>>>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-
launch
>>>>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that
>was
>>>>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
>>>>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If
I
>>>>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar
>>will
>>>>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>>>>empty
>>>>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up
>programs
>>>>and
>>>>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window
>>buttons.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
>>>properly
>>>>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open,
>or
>>>>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>>>>>> quicklaunch)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to
>cause
>>>>>> this to happen. Any advice?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no
>>problems
>>>>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>>>
>>>>>.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>.
>>>>
>>>
>>>.
>>>
>>
>>.
>>
>
>.
>

[Pat Garard]

There is an Issue with the Windows XP Taskbar, which I have described in
some detail in a Report to Microsoft - but they seem to have something
better to worry about.

I had to:
Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to save my settings to HDD
Create a NEW USER for myself (Admin)
Log in as the NEW USER
Use the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to restore my settings
Check the NEW USER Taskbar - Icons were ok.
Delete my OLD USER account!

Hope this helps,

Pat Garard
Australia

"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to add
> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
> sliding the dividers back and forth
> to maximize the space available to show open & minimized
> programs. I then noticed that the
> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar. I
> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
> able to access the taskbar properties through the control
> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu, etc.
> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
> causing problems... I also removed the power
> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>
> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the empty
> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs and
> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>
> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
> quicklaunch)?
>
> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
> this to happen. Any advice?
>
> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
> with simple windows tasks like these.
>
> Thanks for your help.

[Pat Garard]

There is an Issue with the Windows XP Taskbar that sees it "lose" the
Program Icons.

Go to http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm .

You will see a page with 2 Columns and Line Numbers at the Left.

On Line 240 in the Left Column, you will see "Programs Aren't Minimised in
the Taskbar".

Click these words to download (and save to your HDD) "xp_taskbarnomin.vbs".

Locate this script on your HDD, and double-click to execute it.

(If your Security/AntiVirus Software issues a warning, allow the Script to
execute.)

This should fix the problem.

Hope this helps,

Pat Garard
Australia

"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all of the info. Am still working on it.
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> MS-MVP Win98/XP
> [AE-Windows® XP]
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
> "Ed Hu" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi Kelly,
>
> I forgot to mention that my task bar is not locked. And,
> it does not have the sizing bar at the right of Quick
> Launch section.
>
> Hope that helps some,
>
> Best Regards,
> Ed
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Hi Ed,
> >
> >How very interesting! I did notice the barsize
> difference between the good
> >and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the
> way. You mentioned that
> >it is with only one profile and the import corrupted
> both. What are the
> >differences that you can think of between the two users
> (good and bad)?
> >
> >Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two
> profiles running the
> >same theme?
> >
> >Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far.
> I also received a
> >..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
> >
> >Am working five cases at the moment. David and I should
> have it all wrapped
> >up soon.
> >
> >Thanks again,
> >Kelly
> >
> >MS-MVP Win98/XP
> >[AE-Windows® XP]
> >
> >Troubleshooting Windows XP
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> >Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >
> >
> >"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
> ...
> >Hi Kelly,
> >
> >I have send all the information you asked.
> >
> >Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
> >item. I disable and enable it without much help. I also
> >noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
> >removing it did not help me either.
> >
> >Thanks for any helps,
> >
> >Ed
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>Hi Ed,
> >>
> >>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
> >together) could you
> >>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
> >appearance and one of
> >>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is
> >Windows Media Player
> >>listed there?
> >>
> >>--
> >>All the Best,
> >>Kelly
> >>
> >>MS-MVP Win98/XP
> >>[AE-Windows® XP]
> >>
> >>Troubleshooting Windows XP
> >>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> >>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> >>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>
> >>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> >>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >>
> >>
> >>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>Hi Kelly,
> >>
> >>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I
> am
> >>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
> >>let you know the results.
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>Ed
> >>
> >>
> >>>-----Original Message-----
> >>>Hi,
> >>>
> >>>Run the edit on line 240
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>
> >>>--
> >>>All the Best,
> >>>Kelly
> >>>
> >>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
> >>>[AE-Windows® XP]
> >>>
> >>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>
> >>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
> >>add
> >>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
> >>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
> >>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and
> desktop
> >>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
> >>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
> >>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
> >>minimized
> >>>> programs. I then noticed that the
> >>>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
> >>I
> >>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
> >>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
> >>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
> >>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
> >>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I
> was
> >>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
> >>control
> >>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
> >>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
> >>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
> >and
> >>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but
> the
> >>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
> >>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
> >Desktop,
> >>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
> >>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
> >>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
> >>etc.
> >>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
> >>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
> >>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
> >>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
> >>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar
> will
> >>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
> >>>>
> >>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
> >>empty
> >>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
> >>and
> >>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window
> buttons.
> >>>>
> >>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
> >properly
> >>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
> >>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
> >>>> quicklaunch)?
> >>>>
> >>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
> >>>> this to happen. Any advice?
> >>>>
> >>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no
> problems
> >>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks for your help.
> >>>
> >>>.
> >>>
> >>
> >>.
> >>
> >
> >.
> >
>

[Pat Garard]

There is an Issue with the Windows XP Taskbar that sees it "lose" the
Program Icons.

Go to http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm .

You will see a page with 2 Columns and Line Numbers at the Left.

On Line 240 in the Left Column, you will see "Programs Aren't Minimised in
the Taskbar".

Click these words to download (and save to your HDD) "xp_taskbarnomin.vbs".

Locate this script on your HDD, and double-click to execute it.

(If your Security/AntiVirus Software issues a warning, allow the Script to
execute.)

This should fix the problem.

Hope this helps,

Pat Garard
Australia

"Skip G" > wrote in message
...
> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to add
> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and desktop
> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
> sliding the dividers back and forth
> to maximize the space available to show open & minimized
> programs. I then noticed that the
> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar. I
> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I was
> able to access the taskbar properties through the control
> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing, and
> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but the
> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar, Desktop,
> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu, etc.
> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
> causing problems... I also removed the power
> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar will
> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>
> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the empty
> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs and
> system clock. I cannot see any active window buttons.
>
> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave properly
> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
> quicklaunch)?
>
> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
> this to happen. Any advice?
>
> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no problems
> with simple windows tasks like these.
>
> Thanks for your help.

[Pat Garard]

There is an Issue with the Windows XP Taskbar that sees it "lose" the
Program Icons.

Go to http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm .

You will see a page with 2 Columns and Line Numbers at the Left.

On Line 240 in the Left Column, you will see "Programs Aren't Minimised in
the Taskbar".

Click these words to download (and save to your HDD) "xp_taskbarnomin.vbs".

Locate this script on your HDD, and double-click to execute it.

(If your Security/AntiVirus Software issues a warning, allow the Script to
execute.)

This should fix the problem.

Hope this helps,

Pat Garard
Australia

"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Thanks for all of the info. Am still working on it.
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> MS-MVP Win98/XP
> [AE-Windows® XP]
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
> "Ed Hu" > wrote in message
> ...
> Hi Kelly,
>
> I forgot to mention that my task bar is not locked. And,
> it does not have the sizing bar at the right of Quick
> Launch section.
>
> Hope that helps some,
>
> Best Regards,
> Ed
>
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Hi Ed,
> >
> >How very interesting! I did notice the barsize
> difference between the good
> >and the bad. Thanks for sending all of that by the
> way. You mentioned that
> >it is with only one profile and the import corrupted
> both. What are the
> >differences that you can think of between the two users
> (good and bad)?
> >
> >Quick questions: Are you using skins? And are the two
> profiles running the
> >same theme?
> >
> >Your feedback is the most comprehensive lead thus far.
> I also received a
> >..doc file that was better than a 1,000 words. :o)
> >
> >Am working five cases at the moment. David and I should
> have it all wrapped
> >up soon.
> >
> >Thanks again,
> >Kelly
> >
> >MS-MVP Win98/XP
> >[AE-Windows® XP]
> >
> >Troubleshooting Windows XP
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >
> >Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >
> >
> >"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
> ...
> >Hi Kelly,
> >
> >I have send all the information you asked.
> >
> >Yes, the Windows Media Player did show as a toolbar
> >item. I disable and enable it without much help. I also
> >noticed in Registry it created a Barsize item. By
> >removing it did not help me either.
> >
> >Thanks for any helps,
> >
> >Ed
> >>-----Original Message-----
> >>Hi Ed,
> >>
> >>In addition to Davids requests (we are working on this
> >together) could you
> >>also send me screenshots via e-mail of the Taskbar
> >appearance and one of
> >>when you right click the Taskbar/Toolbars expanded. Is
> >Windows Media Player
> >>listed there?
> >>
> >>--
> >>All the Best,
> >>Kelly
> >>
> >>MS-MVP Win98/XP
> >>[AE-Windows® XP]
> >>
> >>Troubleshooting Windows XP
> >>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> >>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> >>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>
> >>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> >>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >>
> >>
> >>"Ed Hu" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>Hi Kelly,
> >>
> >>The problem Skip having is identical to my problem. I
> am
> >>going to run your tweaks to my registry as well. Will
> >>let you know the results.
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>Ed
> >>
> >>
> >>>-----Original Message-----
> >>>Hi,
> >>>
> >>>Run the edit on line 240
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>
> >>>--
> >>>All the Best,
> >>>Kelly
> >>>
> >>>MS-MVP Win98/XP
> >>>[AE-Windows® XP]
> >>>
> >>>Troubleshooting Windows XP
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
> >>>
> >>>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> >>>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>"Skip G" > wrote in message
> ...
> >>>> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
> >>add
> >>>> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
> >>>> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
> >>>> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and
> desktop
> >>>> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
> >>>> sliding the dividers back and forth
> >>>> to maximize the space available to show open &
> >>minimized
> >>>> programs. I then noticed that the
> >>>> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
> >>I
> >>>> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
> >>>> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
> >>>> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
> >>>> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
> >>>> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I
> was
> >>>> able to access the taskbar properties through the
> >>control
> >>>> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
> >>>> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
> >>>> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
> >and
> >>>> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but
> the
> >>>> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
> >>>> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
> >Desktop,
> >>>> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
> >>>> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
> >>>> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
> >>etc.
> >>>> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
> >>>> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
> >>>> causing problems... I also removed the power
> >>>> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
> >>>> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar
> will
> >>>> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
> >>>>
> >>>> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
> >>empty
> >>>> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
> >>and
> >>>> system clock. I cannot see any active window
> buttons.
> >>>>
> >>>> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
> >properly
> >>>> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
> >>>> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
> >>>> quicklaunch)?
> >>>>
> >>>> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
> >>>> this to happen. Any advice?
> >>>>
> >>>> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no
> problems
> >>>> with simple windows tasks like these.
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks for your help.
> >>>
> >>>.
> >>>
> >>
> >>.
> >>
> >
> >.
> >
>

[Robert Miller]

Hi There,

I am having the same problem. I have checked and other=20
acounts on the same machine are fine. Just no luck in the=20
one I use.

I have done a rollback to a restore point a couple of days=20
ago (it - no joy.

I have tried tweak 240 on http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and restarted .

Again - no joy.

If you can give me some pointers on how to fix this I=20
would appreciate it.

Thanks

R

PS - if you could cc any responses to my email account=20
) I would appreciate that too.
>-----Original Message-----
>Thanks, Skip! Very detailed and nice, great job. Am=20
working on it. :o)
>
>--=20
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
>> Hi Skip,
>>
>> Do me a favor? Send me a couple of screenshots of this=20
via e-mail. And
>> after doing so, go to Start/Run and type in: =20
regsvr32 /i shell32
>>
>> Also, when you right click the Taskbar/Properties, is=20
Auto-Hide checked?
>We
>> can work on the edit after.
>>
>> --=20
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> MS-MVP Win98/XP
>> [AE-Windows=AE XP]
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>> "Skip G" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> I opened the registry editor, and suddenly realized I=20
had
>> no Idea what I was doing. I didn't know what key to
>> search for to edit, or how to find "line 240".
>>
>> I'm not that technical... more of a novice actually.
>>
>> Could you give a little more instruction? Sorry...
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>> -Skip
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >Hi,
>> >
>> >Run the edit on line 240
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >
>> >--=20
>> >All the Best,
>> >Kelly
>> >
>> >MS-MVP Win98/XP
>> >[AE-Windows=AE XP]
>> >
>> >Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >
>> >Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>> >
>> >
>> >"Skip G" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>> add
>> >> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>> >> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>> >> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and=20
desktop
>> >> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>> >> sliding the dividers back and forth
>> >> to maximize the space available to show open &
>> minimized
>> >> programs. I then noticed that the
>> >> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
>> I
>> >> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>> >> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>> >> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>> >> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>> >> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I=20
was
>> >> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>> control
>> >> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>> >> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>> >> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,=20
and
>> >> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but=20
the
>> >> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>> >> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,=20
Desktop,
>> >> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>> >> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>> >> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>> etc.
>> >> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>> >> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>> >> causing problems... I also removed the power
>> >> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>> >> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar=20
will
>> >> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>> >>
>> >> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>> empty
>> >> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
>> and
>> >> system clock. I cannot see any active window=20
buttons.
>> >>
>> >> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave=20
properly
>> >> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>> >> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>> >> quicklaunch)?
>> >>
>> >> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>> >> this to happen. Any advice?
>> >>
>> >> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no=20
problems
>> >> with simple windows tasks like these.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for your help.
>> >
>> >.
>> >
>>
>
>.
>

[Kelly]

Hi Robert,

240 should have corrected the issue. The script has been updated to include
ending process on Explorer.exe. If that doesn't seem to be working for you,
run the script again then:

Do not reboot or logoff. Once the edit is merged, right click the
Notification Area/Task Manager/Processes. Highlight Explorer.exe, End
Process.

Leave the Task Manager open. Once the process has ended, choose File/New
Task and type in: Explorer.exe.

If still no joy - run this edit: This one is just a tad bit different.

Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality (Line 164)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Note: Do not reboot or logoff. Once the edit is merged, right click the
Notification Area/Task Manager/Processes. Highlight Explorer.exe, End
Process.

Leave the Task Manager open. Once the process has ended, choose File/New
Task and type in: Explorer.exe.

Good luck, Robert.
--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP
[AE-Windows® XP]

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Robert Miller" > wrote in message
...
Hi There,

I am having the same problem. I have checked and other
acounts on the same machine are fine. Just no luck in the
one I use.

I have done a rollback to a restore point a couple of days
ago (it - no joy.

I have tried tweak 240 on http://www.kellys-korner-
xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm and restarted .

Again - no joy.

If you can give me some pointers on how to fix this I
would appreciate it.

Thanks

R

PS - if you could cc any responses to my email account
) I would appreciate that too.
>-----Original Message-----
>Thanks, Skip! Very detailed and nice, great job. Am
working on it. :o)
>
>--
>All the Best,
>Kelly
>
>MS-MVP Win98/XP
>[AE-Windows® XP]
>
>Troubleshooting Windows XP
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
>Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
>"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
>> Hi Skip,
>>
>> Do me a favor? Send me a couple of screenshots of this
via e-mail. And
>> after doing so, go to Start/Run and type in:
regsvr32 /i shell32
>>
>> Also, when you right click the Taskbar/Properties, is
Auto-Hide checked?
>We
>> can work on the edit after.
>>
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> MS-MVP Win98/XP
>> [AE-Windows® XP]
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>> "Skip G" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> I opened the registry editor, and suddenly realized I
had
>> no Idea what I was doing. I didn't know what key to
>> search for to edit, or how to find "line 240".
>>
>> I'm not that technical... more of a novice actually.
>>
>> Could you give a little more instruction? Sorry...
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>>
>> -Skip
>> >-----Original Message-----
>> >Hi,
>> >
>> >Run the edit on line 240
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >
>> >--
>> >All the Best,
>> >Kelly
>> >
>> >MS-MVP Win98/XP
>> >[AE-Windows® XP]
>> >
>> >Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >
>> >Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>> >http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>> >
>> >
>> >"Skip G" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> >> I was attempting to change the view of my taskbar to
>> add
>> >> more shortcuts to my Quicklauch toolbar.
>> >> I right-clicked the taskbar, and using the toolbar
>> >> functions, attempted to add the quicklauch and
desktop
>> >> tool bars. I then tried to re-size the toolbars by
>> >> sliding the dividers back and forth
>> >> to maximize the space available to show open &
>> minimized
>> >> programs. I then noticed that the
>> >> active windows were no longer showing on the taskbar.
>> I
>> >> have several icons in my "Quick Launch"
>> >> toolbar and I can no longer slide that toolbar to the
>> >> left and hide particular Icons. It's all or nothing.
>> >> When I removed the "quicklaunch" toolbar, the whole
>> >> taskbar dissappeared and became irretrievable. I
was
>> >> able to access the taskbar properties through the
>> control
>> >> Panel and re-add the quicklaunch toolbar so
>> >> I could access the taskbar again. I have tried re-
>> >> booting, but no luck. I've tried adding, removing,
and
>> >> moving different toolbars around the task bar, but
the
>> >> task bar will only appear when I have at least one
>> >> toolbar checked (Address, Links, Language Bar,
Desktop,
>> >> quicklaunch). If no toolbars are checked, the whole
>> >> taskbar still dissappears, and I cannot view my power
>> >> status, start-up programs, system clock, startmenu,
>> etc.
>> >> I tried removing all the icons from the Quick-launch
>> >> toolbar, in case it was just over-loaded and that was
>> >> causing problems... I also removed the power
>> >> status symbol, but still no luck. Like I said, If I
>> >> remove the Quicklaunch toolbar, the whole taskbar
will
>> >> dissappear (the same goes for any other toolbar).
>> >>
>> >> Right now I'm looking at my start menu button, the
>> empty
>> >> quick-launch toolbar space, and my start-up programs
>> and
>> >> system clock. I cannot see any active window
buttons.
>> >>
>> >> How can I fix this, so the taskbar will behave
properly
>> >> again, and so I can see the windows that are open, or
>> >> minimized, as well as my special toolbars (desktop,
>> >> quicklaunch)?
>> >>
>> >> I really don't think I did anything peculiar to cause
>> >> this to happen. Any advice?
>> >>
>> >> This really isn't like me.. I usually have no
problems
>> >> with simple windows tasks like these.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for your help.
>> >
>> >.
>> >
>>
>
>.
>