Re: hidden setting? (no taskbar)

This generally has to do with display drivers. If you have recently done so
or ran the MS updates to do so, try a rollback via the Device Manager. If
this is not the case, use Ctrl/Alt/Delete and end process on Explorer.exe if
it is listed and either way, then go to File/New Task (Run) and type in:
Explorer.exe.

Explorer.exe repeatedly quits unexpectedly in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=883791

If still nothing:

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

To use the VBS Files: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard drive (you
may want to right click and use Save Target As). Double click the vbs
file. You will be prompted when the script is done.

NOTE: If your anti-virus software warns you of a "malicious" script, this
is normal if you have "Script Safe" or similar technology enabled. These
scripts are not malicious, but they do make changes to the System Registry.

Added info and help:

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

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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

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"problemchild" <problemchild@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:7CAACC46-9403-481A-8F03-D285345A68BC@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>I have an ongoing problem: no taskbar. This began with one user, and spread
> to others. When I go to Control Panel in one of these users, and click on
> Taskbar and Start Menu, the icon goes gray, and nothing else happens. I
> have
> tried a suggested work-around by opening a new User and transferring files
> and settings. Unfortunately, when I use the transfer wizard, it transfers
> the
> No Taskbar problem to the new User. Any suggestions? Many thanks!


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Relevant Pages

  • Re: disappearing desktop
    ... When I run Task Manager, and I run explorer.exe, the desktop appears along with the taskbar for a few seconds and then disappears.... ... Taskbar Is Missing When You Log On to Windows ... To use the VBS Files: Download .vbs file and save it to your hard drive ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: hidden setting? (no taskbar)
    ... problemchild wrote: ... When I go to Control Panel in one of these users, and click on Taskbar and Start Menu, the icon goes gray, and nothing else happens. ... I have tried a suggested work-around by opening a new User and transferring files and settings. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
  • Re: TASKBAR HAS VANISHED
    ... Display drivers are the main cause of the Taskbar, ... see if setting the Taskbar back to default helps: ... >I run XP home edition i recently installed a hercules> 4000xt graphics card after installing my taskbar has> vanished i have tried many many differnt ways to bring my> beloved taskbar back with no luck even a restore didnt> return my bar does any1 have any ideas ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize)
  • Re: hidden setting? (no taskbar)
    ... Uncheck Lock the Taskbar, uncheck Autohide Taskbar and then recheck Lock the Taskbar. ... tried a suggested work-around by opening a new User and transferring files ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)