Disapearing programs..
21 February 2005, 03:12 PM
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Disapearing programs..
for a while now whenever i minimize a program, instead of going to the bar at the bottom of the screen it just disappears!?! the program is still there and can still access it through alt and tab or task manager but its really winding me up!
any ideas?
cheers
wez
any ideas?
cheers
wez
21 February 2005, 04:01 PM
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goto www.windowsannoyances.org click on the Operating system you have and do a search for this problem you are having.
Also save this site as a favorites as its so helpful.
Good Luck
Also save this site as a favorites as its so helpful.
Good Luck
21 February 2005, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mr_joolzS202
goto www.windowsannoyances.org click on the Operating system you have and do a search for this problem you are having.
Also save this site as a favorites as its so helpful.
Good Luck
Also save this site as a favorites as its so helpful.
Good Luck
cheers, appears their site is down though
05 April 2005, 05:13 PM
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any ideas on this guys???
really starting to get to me now! have to use the keyboard or task manager just to switch windows!
that site still dont work, help please!!!!
really starting to get to me now! have to use the keyboard or task manager just to switch windows!
that site still dont work, help please!!!!
25 April 2005, 07:22 PM
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please please please help!!
i always try to help people out if i can fix their problem and would really appreciate help with this...
dont want to re-install over something like this, help please
i always try to help people out if i can fix their problem and would really appreciate help with this...
dont want to re-install over something like this, help please
26 April 2005, 04:57 PM
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Kieran,
following ticked...
keep taskbar ontop of other windows
Group simular taskbar buttons
Show quick launch
of any use??
following ticked...
keep taskbar ontop of other windows
Group simular taskbar buttons
Show quick launch
of any use??
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27 April 2005, 12:48 PM
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ok i've seen this before..unlock your task bar and then drag and move it to the top of your desktop, can you see the icons now?
Its hard to explain but from what i remeber you have made your taskbar taller and you can only see half of it, you need to click and drag it to shrink it again..
Its hard to explain but from what i remeber you have made your taskbar taller and you can only see half of it, you need to click and drag it to shrink it again..
28 April 2005, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by bioforger
Weird, are you running any 3rd party theme/system utilites like windows blinds or anything?
Originally Posted by GaryscoobNCBR
ok i've seen this before..unlock your task bar and then drag and move it to the top of your desktop, can you see the icons now?
Its hard to explain but from what i remeber you have made your taskbar taller and you can only see half of it, you need to click and drag it to shrink it again..
Cheers guys
28 April 2005, 12:41 PM
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when did it start happening? did you install some other software? is your video driver up to date? Does it happen with all programs or only certain programs? (like excel or MS photo editor - seem similar probs with those) etc etc, not much info to go on
29 April 2005, 02:08 AM
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hi mate,
its with all programs. could well of been after i installed something, though cant remember (alot of use i know)
tried moving it about etc.. no joy
its with all programs. could well of been after i installed something, though cant remember (alot of use i know)
tried moving it about etc.. no joy
29 April 2005, 01:28 PM
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Depends if u have it turned on or not, its in the system folder from the start menu.
Any programs u've installed from the last time XP automatically stored a restore point would be lost yes. Everything else will be the same and you won't lose any personal data. But if ure PC was working say a week/days ago, then it would fix the taskbar problem.
If u have system restore on u need to see when the last restore point was saved, n restore the latest one. If that doesnt fix the taskbar then u'd need to restore an earlier restore point n see if that works.
Any programs u've installed from the last time XP automatically stored a restore point would be lost yes. Everything else will be the same and you won't lose any personal data. But if ure PC was working say a week/days ago, then it would fix the taskbar problem.
If u have system restore on u need to see when the last restore point was saved, n restore the latest one. If that doesnt fix the taskbar then u'd need to restore an earlier restore point n see if that works.
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Originally Posted by wez_sti
Kieran,
following ticked...
keep taskbar ontop of other windows
Group simular taskbar buttons
Show quick launch
of any use??
following ticked...
keep taskbar ontop of other windows
Group simular taskbar buttons
Show quick launch
of any use??
30 April 2005, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by wez_sti
Kieran,
following ticked...
keep taskbar ontop of other windows
Group simular taskbar buttons
Show quick launch
of any use??
following ticked...
keep taskbar ontop of other windows
Group simular taskbar buttons
Show quick launch
of any use??
What operating system you running?
Try ticking - Lock the task bar (bit of a long shot I know)
03 May 2005, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jen_M
Sorry, did say it was a long shot.
You can download software to hide programmes on your desktop. You sure no one has done this?
Jen
na, its my own pc, only i have access....
20 September 2005, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by bioforger
So I guess u didnt have system restore on then?
Last resort, do an XP repair from the CD, you'll have to reinstall all yer apps and settings though.
if i do an XP repair, will i lose all my files?? ie i-tunes, pics, vids etc...?
not too fussed about settings, although getting all the drivers again will be a pain in the ***!
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Have you checked this? http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
Checked the third item down in the list. It leads to a .vbs script that is safe to run that might help.
Or just download and use the tool on the above page
Checked the third item down in the list. It leads to a .vbs script that is safe to run that might help.
Or just download and use the tool on the above page