Auto Hide "Hides Task bar" after each restart...???

[GLM71]

Each time I start my computer the "auto-hide" feature is selected and my bar
hides. I set it not to hide and lock the bar, but after the pc is restarted
it returns with auto hide enabled.

All Windows and Internet Security updates are up to date and no Virus's or
spyware

XP Home SP2

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Each time I start my computer the "auto-hide" feature is selected and
my bar hides. I set it not to hide and lock the bar, but after the pc
is restarted it returns with auto hide enabled.

All Windows and Internet Security updates are up to date

"Internet Security" sounds like "Norton/Symantec" which is well-known to
cause those problems and many other problems as well.

and no Virus's or spyware

You failed to add the word "detected". If there was no malware detected,
this doesn't mean at all that your system is clean. See if this article
applies provided that there is no Norton software installed:

"Disable Save Settings at Exit"
http://www.pctools.com/guides/registry/detail/152/

Delete the registry entry "NoSaveSettings" where present or set its value
to '0'. Reboot when done and try your settings again. You may want to
create a System Restore point before you edit the registry.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

One or more options/settings in an ever-growing number of third-party
applications may be disallowing the change(s) from "sticking". These include
but are not limited to Ad-aware's Ad-Watch, Spybot Tea Timer,
SpywareBlaster, SpySweeper, Spyware Doctor, Norton AntiVirus, McAfee
VirusScan and/or Antispyware, and Zone Alarm (Free and Pro).

Here's something else about NAV that you may not be aware of:
http://bertk.mvps.org/html/symantecdoc1.html

 

[JS]

From Kelly's Korner: Taskbar Repair Tools Plus
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

There are also individual downloadable fixes on the same page.

JS

 

[GLM71]

Thanks for the info... I understand that my system may not be completely free
of malware, however I utilize an arryay of Anti-spyware and Antivirus
software on all of the pc's on my network. I didn't feel that there was a
need to expound on the various security measures implimented on my netowrk,
but thanks for pointing out what the majority of us already know...

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Thanks for the info...

You're welcome.

 

[Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,OE/WM]

Thanks for the info... I understand that my system may not be completely
free
of malware, however I utilize an arryay of Anti-spyware and Antivirus
software on all of the pc's on my network. I didn't feel that there was a
need to expound on the various security measures implimented on my
netowrk,
but thanks for pointing out what the majority of us already know...

One of those security programs is probably preventing the Registry change
involved in making that change.

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Reset the Taskbar, then save settings on exit.

Line 164 and 54 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

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