Taskbar doubles size when quicklaunch is added

[Terry]

My Win XP home taskbar recently doubled its size and I
have no idea why. I can not resize it. It is not locked.
It has quicklaunch on it. If I remove quicklaunch, then I
can resize it to normal default width. But as soon as I
add quicklaunch to it, it doubles in widtd and I can not
resize.

How can I correct this?

 

[Kelly]

Hi Terry,

This can happen by opening Accessibility Options, etc. If the icons on the
Quick Launch bar are showing as being larger, it will result in the taskbar
being twice its height and also include the date or similar under the clock.

If this is the case, right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance/
Advanced. Under the Item drop box choose Caption Buttons and change the
number by one, ok your way out, then rest to 25.

And/or reset your default to the XP Theme.

Other options to consider if the above doesn't help, nor moving the glider
over toward the Start Button to list only three icons in the Quick Launch
bar:

Lock Size, Settings and Position of the Taskbar (Line 128)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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

Save Settings on Exit (Line 54)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

 

[Delwin Lee [MSFT]]

You may have the Quick Launch toolbar configured with Large Icons.

- Unlock the taskbar (right-click the clock and uncheck "Lock the Taskbar"
- Right-click on the left edge of the Quick Launch bar
- Go to View
- Make sure "Small Icons" is checked.