Missing Group Similar Taskbar Button

[Myles]

In "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties," under the Taskbar tab, I have lost
the "Group Similar Taskbar Buttons" line. There is just a blank, grey space
where the checkbox is supposed to be. Consequently, I suppose, my similar
taskbar buttons group, and I can't stop it from happening.
I have used Kelly T's great Taskbar Repair ToolPlus, but there didn't seem
to be anything for this problem.
Any ideas about how to get the Properties checkbox back?
Thanks.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Myles,

"Prevent grouping of taskbar items" Group Policy.

"This setting effects the taskbar buttons used to switch between running
programs.

Taskbar grouping consolidates similar applications when there is no room on
the taskbar. It kicks in when the user's taskbar is full.

If you enable this setting, it prevents the taskbar from grouping items that
share the same program name. By default, this setting is always enabled.

If you disable or do not configure it, items on the taskbar that share the
same program are grouped together. The users have the option to disable
grouping if they choose."

For XP Professional, try this:

Launch GPEDIT.MSC from Start, Run:
Navigate to:

=> User Configuration
==> Administrative Templates
===>Start Menu and Taskbar

In the right-pane, set "Prevent grouping of taskbar items" to "Not
configured"

** Repeat the same under "Computer Configuration" **

For XP Home & Pro:

Launch Registry Editor and navigate to:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

Delete the "NoTaskGrouping" value in the right pane.

Close Regedit and restart Windows.


--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[Myles]

Thanks for your help, Ramesh. The XP Home Registry change worked.

--
Myles Carpeneto
Baltimore MD

Myles,

"Prevent grouping of taskbar items" Group Policy.

"This setting effects the taskbar buttons used to switch between running
programs.

Taskbar grouping consolidates similar applications when there is no room
on the taskbar. It kicks in when the user's taskbar is full.

If you enable this setting, it prevents the taskbar from grouping items
that share the same program name. By default, this setting is always
enabled.

If you disable or do not configure it, items on the taskbar that share the
same program are grouped together. The users have the option to disable
grouping if they choose."

For XP Professional, try this:

Launch GPEDIT.MSC from Start, Run:
Navigate to:

=> User Configuration
==> Administrative Templates
===>Start Menu and Taskbar

In the right-pane, set "Prevent grouping of taskbar items" to "Not
configured"

** Repeat the same under "Computer Configuration" **

For XP Home & Pro:

Launch Registry Editor and navigate to:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

Delete the "NoTaskGrouping" value in the right pane.

Close Regedit and restart Windows.


--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

You're welcome Myles.

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com

Thanks for your help, Ramesh. The XP Home Registry change worked.

--
Myles Carpeneto
Baltimore MD

Myles,

"Prevent grouping of taskbar items" Group Policy.

"This setting effects the taskbar buttons used to switch between running
programs.

Taskbar grouping consolidates similar applications when there is no room
on the taskbar. It kicks in when the user's taskbar is full.

If you enable this setting, it prevents the taskbar from grouping items
that share the same program name. By default, this setting is always
enabled.

If you disable or do not configure it, items on the taskbar that share
the same program are grouped together. The users have the option to
disable grouping if they choose."

For XP Professional, try this:

Launch GPEDIT.MSC from Start, Run:
Navigate to:

=> User Configuration
==> Administrative Templates
===>Start Menu and Taskbar

In the right-pane, set "Prevent grouping of taskbar items" to "Not
configured"

** Repeat the same under "Computer Configuration" **

For XP Home & Pro:

Launch Registry Editor and navigate to:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \
Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

Delete the "NoTaskGrouping" value in the right pane.

Close Regedit and restart Windows.


--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User

Windows XP Troubleshooting
http://www.winhelponline.com