Taskbar changes being ignored

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I am used to having the taskbar vertically on the right had side of the
screen (Start button top Right).

My new system has had to be reformatted and have XP media edition reloaded
from scratch. One of the first things I did was move the taskbar over to the
right, adjusted the width so that the word 'start' was just visible and
unchecked the 'Language' toolbar ( I only have english installed).

On rebooting the taskbar has remained on the right, but is narrower than I
set it, and the language toolbar has reappeared, so far this has happened
everytime, I reset and the system reverts!

Any ideas as to how I can get the system to accept the changes as it should?

(please don't suggest a re-install, I'ts taken me all week-end so far)

regards
 
Sean

Are you locking the Taskbar after making your changes?

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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FCA
Stourport, England

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Save Settings on Exit

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit - Don't Save Settings
Click on...
Save Settings on Exit

savesettings.reg is the file that you want.
-----

Or set NoSaveSettings to 0 here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off.
Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.]]

Also check this key for NoSaveSettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.
-----

Or if XP Pro, use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop
Don't save settings at exit
Set it to Not Configured

Don't save settings at exit
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=406

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
 
Sean said:
I am used to having the taskbar vertically on the right had side of the
screen (Start button top Right).

My new system has had to be reformatted and have XP media edition reloaded
from scratch. One of the first things I did was move the taskbar over to the
right, adjusted the width so that the word 'start' was just visible and
unchecked the 'Language' toolbar ( I only have english installed).

On rebooting the taskbar has remained on the right, but is narrower than I
set it, and the language toolbar has reappeared, so far this has happened
everytime, I reset and the system reverts!
Click to expand...

Open Control Panel, Regional and Language Options, Languages, Details,
Language Bar, and there should be an option to turn it off there.
 
Thanks Wes

A partial solution, and one I can live with - the taskbar 'holds' its size,
but the language toolbar still appears - if you've got any suggestions just
on the latter, I will have a go. (but don't waste your time!)

many thanks again

Sean3DD

Wesley Vogel said:
Save Settings on Exit

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit - Don't Save Settings
Click on...
Save Settings on Exit

savesettings.reg is the file that you want.
-----

Or set NoSaveSettings to 0 here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open windows
or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when users log off.
Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.]]

Also check this key for NoSaveSettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.
-----

Or if XP Pro, use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop
Don't save settings at exit
Set it to Not Configured

Don't save settings at exit
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=406

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
Sean 3DD said:
Yes, I have tried both, rebooting with and without 'locking' the taskbar.
same problem.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Thank-you Elmo

That was the last part of the puzzle - The Taskbar is now as I want it, its
funny how the little things niggle away.

thanks again

Sean3DD
 
You're welcome, Sean. And I see that Elmo helped with the Language bar
opportunity.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
Sean 3DD said:
Thanks Wes

A partial solution, and one I can live with - the taskbar 'holds' its
size, but the language toolbar still appears - if you've got any
suggestions just on the latter, I will have a go. (but don't waste your
time!)

many thanks again

Sean3DD

Wesley Vogel said:
Save Settings on Exit

Automated edit here...
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Read the instructions at the top.
Scroll down to...
54. Right hand side
Save Settings on Exit - Don't Save Settings
Click on...
Save Settings on Exit

savesettings.reg is the file that you want.
-----

Or set NoSaveSettings to 0 here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

NoSaveSettings Description
[[Prevents users from saving certain changes to the desktop. Users can
change the desktop, but some changes, such as the positions of open
windows or the size and position of the taskbar, are not saved when
users log off. Shortcuts placed on the desktop are always saved.]]

Also check this key for NoSaveSettings
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\
Policies\Explorer

If NoSaveSettings does not exist, it is the same as if it were set 0, the
policy is disabled or not configured. Changes to the desktop are saved.

If NoSaveSettings is set 1, the policy is enabled. Some changes to the
desktop are not saved.
-----

Or if XP Pro, use Group Policy...
Start | Run | Type: gpedit.msc | Click OK |
Navigate to >>>
User Configuration\AdministrativeTemplates\Desktop
Don't save settings at exit
Set it to Not Configured

Don't save settings at exit
http://www.boyce.us/gp/gpcontent.asp?ID=406

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In
Sean 3DD said:
Yes, I have tried both, rebooting with and without 'locking' the
taskbar. same problem.

:

Sean

Are you locking the Taskbar after making your changes?

--

Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England

Enquire, plan and execute
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~



I am used to having the taskbar vertically on the right had side of
the screen (Start button top Right).

My new system has had to be reformatted and have XP media edition
reloaded from scratch. One of the first things I did was move the
taskbar over to the
right, adjusted the width so that the word 'start' was just visible
and unchecked the 'Language' toolbar ( I only have english installed).

On rebooting the taskbar has remained on the right, but is narrower
than I set it, and the language toolbar has reappeared, so far this
has happened everytime, I reset and the system reverts!

Any ideas as to how I can get the system to accept the changes as it
should?

(please don't suggest a re-install, I'ts taken me all week-end so far)

regards
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