Tasks don't display in taskbar button area

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Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"LyndaLouis" <LyndaLouis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:573C90AA-408E-42FC-95B7-5461B8CB5358@microsoft.com...
>I installed a new software (turbo tax) last week and since then my currently
> running programs will not display in the taskbar button area. If I close the
> quick launch toolbar, the entire toolbar disappears (sorta like the hide
> toolbar effect, but it will not float back on top). I have to select the
> toolbar properties and say lock to toolbar for it to come back full size.
> However, this does not get me back my icons. To switch between apps, I must
> either invoke task manager or use alt-tab to toggle between the applications.
> I was one of the post to go to a website and download registry fixes to
> restore the taskbar to its original state (Restore Taskbar to default
> settings (Line 99)
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm. This is in the post Taskbar
> Applications Button Sizing posted 10/24/2004). I did this, installed the
> registry fix (windows XP home edition), and rebooted. No change.
>
> Can you offer a registry fix so that I have this option restored?

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Same as always, control panel. add/remove app.

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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Rosie" <mtg@purbeck.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:b$gymIAZ3YTCFwL2@purbeck.demon.co.uk...
> In message <OvT8WcsNFHA.3380@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl>, Mark L. Ferguson <marfer_mvpREMOVE@hotmail.com> writes
>>Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
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>>
> I installed this earlier but have now decided I want to remove it. How do I do this?
> Thanks.
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> gillie
>

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download it again


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Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
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"Rosie" <mtg@purbeck.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news9MTm3BpuaTCFwKk@purbeck.demon.co.uk...
> In message <#7dJOduNFHA.3760@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl>, Mark L. Ferguson <marfer_mvpREMOVE@hotmail.com> writes
>>Same as always, control panel. add/remove app.
>>
> That's the problem. It isn't listed in add/remove apps, nor is there an uninstall option, nor can I find the folder I selected
> yet I know I installed it!
> I've looked in the registry for Taskbar* but no trace. That might be because I'm not looking in the right place. Would it be
> listed other than by Taskbar? Or, might it be a VB script?
>
> --
> gillie
>

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Thanks. I just did the download and I've got my toolbar button area back.
All the other toolbars are working as well. Thanks so much.

Lynda

"Mark L. Ferguson" wrote:

> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
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>
> --
>
> Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
> FAQ for MS Antispyware version 1.0.509
> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/FAQ_MSantispy.htm
> marfers notes for windows xp http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
> ..
> "LyndaLouis" <LyndaLouis@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:573C90AA-408E-42FC-95B7-5461B8CB5358@microsoft.com...
> >I installed a new software (turbo tax) last week and since then my currently
> > running programs will not display in the taskbar button area. If I close the
> > quick launch toolbar, the entire toolbar disappears (sorta like the hide
> > toolbar effect, but it will not float back on top). I have to select the
> > toolbar properties and say lock to toolbar for it to come back full size.
> > However, this does not get me back my icons. To switch between apps, I must
> > either invoke task manager or use alt-tab to toggle between the applications.
> > I was one of the post to go to a website and download registry fixes to
> > restore the taskbar to its original state (Restore Taskbar to default
> > settings (Line 99)
> > http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm. This is in the post Taskbar
> > Applications Button Sizing posted 10/24/2004). I did this, installed the
> > registry fix (windows XP home edition), and rebooted. No change.
> >
> > Can you offer a registry fix so that I have this option restored?
>
>
>