Open/Minimized Windows Don't Appear on Taskbar

[Guest]

Ok, here's a strange one:

My friend's family computer is running Windows XP (I can't recall whether it
is Home or Pro or what SP it is running, but I can get this information if
necessary). Whenever they launch any application, etc., it should normally
appear in the taskbar regardless of whether it is maximized, regular,
minimized, etc., but it is not appearing there at all. Therefore, if they
minimize the window, it just seems to disappear altogether and the only way
to bring it back is with ALT-TAB. I've tried the obvious (such as a toolbar
on the taskbar is taking up the entire taskbar, etc.), but none of the
obvious solutions seem to be correct or fix the problem. Any help is greatly
appreciated! Thanks.

 

[mattprichard]

You can try this link and see if it helps:

http://ask-leo.com/why_dont_running_programs_show_in_my_taskbar.html


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[Rock]

Ok, here's a strange one:

My friend's family computer is running Windows XP (I can't recall whether
it
is Home or Pro or what SP it is running, but I can get this information if
necessary). Whenever they launch any application, etc., it should
normally
appear in the taskbar regardless of whether it is maximized, regular,
minimized, etc., but it is not appearing there at all. Therefore, if they
minimize the window, it just seems to disappear altogether and the only
way
to bring it back is with ALT-TAB. I've tried the obvious (such as a
toolbar
on the taskbar is taking up the entire taskbar, etc.), but none of the
obvious solutions seem to be correct or fix the problem. Any help is
greatly
appreciated! Thanks.

Run the edit on Kelly's site:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 240: Programs Aren't Minimized in the Taskbar

See the top of the page for info on running the edit.