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More info?)
Hi,
You dont need to create a passworded user account. You can try setting the
DWORD to 1 and see what happens.
--
Anando
Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
http://www.mvps.org
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"Lexus" <Lexus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:0EEFBF1D-B46B-4421-A2E0-000A28F25CC2@microsoft.com...
> Kelly thank you very much for your response. My first Icon is already set
> to
> always hide, but no luck in restoring the arrow (chevron).
> So before I start running some of your other fixes, could you pls comment
> regarding the 2 items that I mentioned to Anando.
> 1. Should I create a passworded user rather than my current no password?
> If
> that does not help, how can I take the password out?
> 2. Although my hide icon block is not greyed out (conditions for 1 of your
> registry fixes), my registry entry for EnableAutoTray is set to DWord 0.
> Should I set this to 1?
>
> Many thanks again.
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
>> The information provided from Anando, gave you the info needed. A quick
>> recap:
>>
>> For some users, setting the very first icon to Always Hide, restores the
>> arrow (chevron).
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP-Shell/User
>> 2004 Windows MVP "Winny" Award
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>>
>> "Lexus" <Lexus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A8FA5EC3-C305-4E6B-ABD0-1913F0D02540@microsoft.com...
>> > Thanks for the links.
>> > I noted several things that I would like comments on pls.
>> > 1) I am the only user and did not set up a password, so my system
>> > automatically signs on from the Welcome screen to the desktop - is this
>> > a
>> > problem?
>> > 2) While my 'Hide Icon' tabs are not greyed out, Kelly has a fix for
>> > that
>> > which I looked at -- the reg file entry for 'EnableAutoTray' shows
>> > DWord
>> > 1,
>> > my registry shows the value as 0. Is this the problem even though my
>> > tabs
>> > are not greyed out?
>> >
>> > Thanks again.
>> >
>> > "Anando [MS-MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi,
>> >>
>> >> It takes some time for Windows to determine the inactive period of a
>> >> icon
>> >> and then hide it. More info here:
>> >>
>> >> Why don't my Notification Area icons show or why do they disappear?
>> >>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >>
>> >> Anando
>> >> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> >>
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> >>
http://www.mvps.org
>> >>
>> >> Folder customizations
>> >>
http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>> >>
>> >> Protect your PC!
>> >>
http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "Lexus" <Lexus@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:AAB4FC0A-EF9C-45F6-BBC7-B7C2D3B2B10E@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Hi all,
>> >> > I just got my new computer up and running from Dell. XP Professional
>> >> > with
>> >> > all their garbage included, lol.
>> >> > I note that it does not matter if I toggle the 'Hide Icons' block on
>> >> > or
>> >> > off,
>> >> > the Icons do not hide.
>> >> > I have the ones that always stay and if something is opened or
>> >> > notifies,
>> >> > it
>> >> > appears in the Icon task bar area, but they are always in full view.
>> >> > Each Icon's behavior is set to Hide when not in use.
>> >> > The Task Bar does not even change configuration (ie: there is never
>> >> > the
>> >> > left
>> >> > indicating arrow circle) between checking hidden or not hidden.
>> >> > Is there something I can check on, or is there a fix that any one
>> >> > knows
>> >> > about?
>> >> >
>> >> > Many thanks.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>
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