Triple-size taskbar

[Ernie Lane]

In setting up a new computer -- getting the Quick Launch toolbar set up -- I
inadvertently made the whole taskbar three times thicker than normal . . .
the icons in the Quick Launch toolbar are regular sized, but the buttons for
open programs are below it, not to the right as is normal. The icons in the
system tray occupy three rows. The little slider that allows you to hide
some of the Quick Launch icons is gone.

What did I do wrong, and can I recover?

 

[JAX]

R-click and unlock the taskbar. Move the cursor to the top edge of the
taskbar until it turns to a double headed arrow. Click and drag the edge
back down and then re-lock the taskbar.

HTH, JAX

 

[Kelly]

Hi Ernie,

Depends....here are some checkpoints:

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

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

 

[Alex Nichol]

In setting up a new computer -- getting the Quick Launch toolbar set up -- I
inadvertently made the whole taskbar three times thicker than normal . . .
the icons in the Quick Launch toolbar are regular sized, but the buttons for
open programs are below it, not to the right as is normal. The icons in the
system tray occupy three rows. The little slider that allows you to hide
some of the Quick Launch icons is gone.

What has probably happened is that that 'handle' got dragged so far
right that it has jumped down. Look for it under the right side of
Start, and drag it back up and right to just past the Q Launch icons