Task bar not showing open programs

[Paul Ingles]

Hi,

This only just happened yesterday evening.

The Quick Launch toolbar is still visible, as is the Start button, and the
tray. However, the middle portion that would normally display any open
software I was running no longer does -- it just stays empty. The only way I
can move between open programs is Alt-Tab.

It wouldn't be so much of a problem, but its my work machine and I don't
really have time to completely re-install everything. Have I accidentally
pressed some magic key combination that's causing things to be hidden?

I'm running Windows XP Pro, Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158.

Thanks,
Paul

 

[Taurarian]

One of these from Kelly may be of assistance:-



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

Restore Taskbar to default settings (Line 99)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Programs Aren't Minimized in the Taskbar (Line 240)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm



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