task bar too big

[Wiley C]

Windows XP SP1, OEM install

Today, I did something to my taskbar. Now, it is too
thick; that is, it is twice as thick / wide. Usually, it
consumes one row. Now, it consumes 2 rows.

If I try to reduce the size, my only option is "0", [ no ]
thickness.

I want to use the "quick launch tool bar". I have that
enabled. To the right of the quick launch [ QL ] icons
are 2 columns of dotted lines. To the right of the 2
columns of dots, there is empty space until one reaches
the system tray.

UNDER the QL icons is another set of dotted lines in 2
columns. Each column has 4 or 5 dots. I'm not at the
computer, at present.

This 2nd row appears when I open a window [ IE, OE, "my
computers", etc ].

The task bar is not locked. Auto hide is
disabled. "Leave on top" is enabled. Groups is not
selected.

I can't use system restore because I installed some
programs after this problem occurred.

The language toolbar is also enabled. If I uncheck it [
right click on the task bar, left click toolbars, left
click language bar, the language bar returns after I
reboot.

I feel silly about posting this problem, but I haven't
been able to find the answer in the KB, nor google nor
search.yahoo.com

WC

 

[clay]

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp.htm has a program that fixes it. I
think you have to buy it for about $5.00.
It is hard to get straightened out. I finally got mine fixed not long ago
but I can't remember how.

Windows XP SP1, OEM install

Today, I did something to my taskbar. Now, it is too
thick; that is, it is twice as thick / wide. Usually, it
consumes one row. Now, it consumes 2 rows.

If I try to reduce the size, my only option is "0", [ no ]
thickness.

I want to use the "quick launch tool bar". I have that
enabled. To the right of the quick launch [ QL ] icons
are 2 columns of dotted lines. To the right of the 2
columns of dots, there is empty space until one reaches
the system tray.

UNDER the QL icons is another set of dotted lines in 2
columns. Each column has 4 or 5 dots. I'm not at the
computer, at present.

This 2nd row appears when I open a window [ IE, OE, "my
computers", etc ].

The task bar is not locked. Auto hide is
disabled. "Leave on top" is enabled. Groups is not
selected.

I can't use system restore because I installed some
programs after this problem occurred.

The language toolbar is also enabled. If I uncheck it [
right click on the task bar, left click toolbars, left
click language bar, the language bar returns after I
reboot.

I feel silly about posting this problem, but I haven't
been able to find the answer in the KB, nor google nor
search.yahoo.com

WC

 

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Make sure that the taskbar is not locked » move the cursor over the top of the bar till it becomes a double arrow » drag down.

--
Just my 2¢ worth,
Jeff
__________in response to__________
| Windows XP SP1, OEM install
|
| Today, I did something to my taskbar. Now, it is too
| thick; that is, it is twice as thick / wide. Usually, it
| consumes one row. Now, it consumes 2 rows.
|
| If I try to reduce the size, my only option is "0", [ no ]
| thickness.
|
| I want to use the "quick launch tool bar". I have that
| enabled. To the right of the quick launch [ QL ] icons
| are 2 columns of dotted lines. To the right of the 2
| columns of dots, there is empty space until one reaches
| the system tray.
|
| UNDER the QL icons is another set of dotted lines in 2
| columns. Each column has 4 or 5 dots. I'm not at the
| computer, at present.
|
| This 2nd row appears when I open a window [ IE, OE, "my
| computers", etc ].
|
| The task bar is not locked. Auto hide is
| disabled. "Leave on top" is enabled. Groups is not
| selected.
|
| I can't use system restore because I installed some
| programs after this problem occurred.
|
| The language toolbar is also enabled. If I uncheck it [
| right click on the task bar, left click toolbars, left
| click language bar, the language bar returns after I
| reboot.
|
| I feel silly about posting this problem, but I haven't
| been able to find the answer in the KB, nor google nor
| search.yahoo.com
|
| WC

 

[Wiley C]

Jeff:
As I noted in my original post, the taskbar is not
locked.

WC

-----Original Message-----
Make sure that the taskbar is not locked » move the

cursor over the top of the bar till it becomes a double
arrow » drag down.

--
Just my 2¢ worth,
Jeff
__________in response to__________
"Wiley C" <[email protected]> wrote in

message news:[email protected]...

| Windows XP SP1, OEM install
|
| Today, I did something to my taskbar. Now, it is too
| thick; that is, it is twice as thick / wide. Usually, it
| consumes one row. Now, it consumes 2 rows.
|
| If I try to reduce the size, my only option is "0", [ no ]
| thickness.
|
| I want to use the "quick launch tool bar". I have that
| enabled. To the right of the quick launch [ QL ] icons
| are 2 columns of dotted lines. To the right of the 2
| columns of dots, there is empty space until one reaches
| the system tray.
|
| UNDER the QL icons is another set of dotted lines in 2
| columns. Each column has 4 or 5 dots. I'm not at the
| computer, at present.
|
| This 2nd row appears when I open a window [ IE, OE, "my
| computers", etc ].
|
| The task bar is not locked. Auto hide is
| disabled. "Leave on top" is enabled. Groups is not
| selected.
|
| I can't use system restore because I installed some
| programs after this problem occurred.
|
| The language toolbar is also enabled. If I uncheck it

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[Sharon F]

Windows XP SP1, OEM install

Today, I did something to my taskbar. Now, it is too
thick; that is, it is twice as thick / wide. Usually, it
consumes one row. Now, it consumes 2 rows.

If I try to reduce the size, my only option is "0", [ no ]
thickness.

I want to use the "quick launch tool bar". I have that
enabled. To the right of the quick launch [ QL ] icons
are 2 columns of dotted lines. To the right of the 2
columns of dots, there is empty space until one reaches
the system tray.

UNDER the QL icons is another set of dotted lines in 2
columns. Each column has 4 or 5 dots. I'm not at the
computer, at present.

This 2nd row appears when I open a window [ IE, OE, "my
computers", etc ].

The task bar is not locked. Auto hide is
disabled. "Leave on top" is enabled. Groups is not
selected.

I can't use system restore because I installed some
programs after this problem occurred.

The language toolbar is also enabled. If I uncheck it [
right click on the task bar, left click toolbars, left
click language bar, the language bar returns after I
reboot.

I feel silly about posting this problem, but I haven't
been able to find the answer in the KB, nor google nor
search.yahoo.com

WC

Is your Quick Launch two rows deep? Turn it off and then try to resize the
taskbar. Display QuickLaunch again to see if it conforms to the new taskbar
size or if it forces it back to two rows.

If it does force everything back to a double taskbar, close all windows so
that only the toolbar is display on the section of the taskbar between
start and the notification area. Grab the dotted boundary line for Quick
Launch. You're going to have to experiment from here but with persistence,
you'll get the toolbar back onto one line again. Once that happens, the
taskbar can be resized.

 

[Wiley C]

Sharon:
Yes, the QL is 2 rows deep.
I have turned it off, then re-sized the taskbar. Then, as
you continued in your suggestion, I have displayed the
QL. Life is good until I open a Window or program. Then,
da tuh, we have 2 rows again.

Which dotted lines do you want me to grab?

I've tried to grab the dots on the upper row. I've tried
to grab the dots on the lower row. They won't move.

Your suggestion is very much appreciated.

Sincerely,

WC

 

[Mike Hall]

There are small vertical bars placed before each group of icons.. you need
to place the mouse pointer on the vertical bar on the lower set of icons,
left click and drag it in the general direction of UP.. it will then 'snap
in' on the same level as the others..

 

[Sharon F]

Sharon:
Yes, the QL is 2 rows deep.
I have turned it off, then re-sized the taskbar. Then, as
you continued in your suggestion, I have displayed the
QL. Life is good until I open a Window or program. Then,
da tuh, we have 2 rows again.

Which dotted lines do you want me to grab?

I've tried to grab the dots on the upper row. I've tried
to grab the dots on the lower row. They won't move.

Your suggestion is very much appreciated.

Mike's given you the directions for dragging the Quick Launch boundary
lines around. Just wanted to add: If you have no luck with one boundary,
try the other one too (should see a left and a right hand boundary).

Also: Check your View setting for Quick Launch. Do this by right clicking
within the Quick Launch area and selecting View from the menu appears.
"Small Icons" fits nicely on a single line whereas the "Large" selection
adds a bit of height to a single line taskbar.

 

[Mike Hall]

boundary = the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something =
little vertical thingy that appears between the quick launch thingy and the
language thingy and the other thingy that I clicked on and now can't remove
(is there a registry thingy that I can remove that gets rid of the thingy
that I created and the language thingy too).. input, input, must have input


Joking aside, I wish that I had thought to use that word.. the boundary on
the taskbar.. what's a taskbar?.. its the grey strip thingy at the base of
your TV, or blue if you have the XP theme enabled.. I don't have the XP
theme, I have XP Home.. aaaaaarrrrrrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhhhh..