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Thread ID: 42786 2004-02-22 08:14:00 Where's all those opened programs? AZREAL (1795) Press F1
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217405 2004-02-22 08:14:00 Hi
Today when I started up my computer, I discovered that my taskbar isn't showing any of the programs i've opened so when I minimize them I can't maximize them unless I do it from the task manager. Aaaarrrrggggghhh! How do I make my taskbar do it's job properly?
Thanks in Advanced!:-)
AZREAL (1795)
217406 2004-02-22 08:21:00 what operating sytsem ? drcspy (146)
217407 2004-02-22 08:23:00 Win XP Pro AZREAL (1795)
217408 2004-02-22 08:39:00 start/all programs/accesories/systemtools/system restore.......set it back to before the problem drcspy (146)
217409 2004-02-22 08:44:00 It might be something as simple as your adjuster between the quick-launch bar and taskbar has moved to the extreme right. (in which case just drag it to the left again) Perhaps you could send us a screenshot? Greg S (201)
217410 2004-02-22 09:34:00 Actually, when I minimize the programs, I see them go to the extreme left.... even further than the quick launch bar..... I've tried by disabling all the toolbars and activating them again but it hasn't worked. AZREAL (1795)
217411 2004-02-22 09:40:00 In that case it sounds like your task/quick-lauch bars have swapped position - quite easy to do if you mis-click. Just swap em round. Or check that you've not hidden the toolbar (right click empty place on taskbar, properties, uncheck Auto-hide the Taskbar) Greg S (201)
217412 2004-02-22 09:44:00 nope still nothing...:-( AZREAL (1795)
217413 2004-02-22 09:50:00 > start/all programs/accesories/systemtools/system
> restore.......set it back to before the problem

You seriously would recommend that to fix a trivial problem like this, without trying anything else??

As mentioned, it seems your taskbar is a bit out of whack.

Right Click on an empty area and check if "lock the taskbar" is ticked. If it is, click on it to untick it.

Then try resizing your taskbar - make it a bit taller (mayebe an inch high) and see if you can see the minimised program windows. You should then be able to see if the "Quick Launch" is oversized or something and rectify as appropriate.

Maybe post a screenshot could help as well :)
whiskeytangofoxtrot (438)
217414 2004-02-22 10:34:00 Uh this may sound stupid but how do you make a screenshot?
I know where to upload but not make one
AZREAL (1795)
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