windows xp start button and taskbar

[Guest]

my start button and taskbar disappeared (desktop icons are still ok) after
installing a new graphics card. How can I get my windows start button and
taskbar back?

 

[Ron Martell]

my start button and taskbar disappeared (desktop icons are still ok) after
installing a new graphics card. How can I get my windows start button and
taskbar back?

Press the Windows key (or Ctrl+Esc) on your keyboard.

Does the Start button etc. appear okay?

Try adjusting the vertical size setting on your monitor. The new
video card may be generating a larger image, resulting in the bottom
of the image being outside the visible area.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."

 

[Guest]

thank you Ron ... tried it but still no good. I created another user account
and my start butten and taskbar is there!! Why can't I see it on the original
account?

 

[Ron Martell]

thank you Ron ... tried it but still no good. I created another user account
and my start butten and taskbar is there!! Why can't I see it on the original
account?

What happens when you press the Windows key or Ctrl+Esc? Does the
menu appear?

Try moving the mouse cursor to the very bottom edge of the screen and
watch for it to change to a double-headed arrow. If it does then
press and hold the left mouse button, drag up about a half an inch,
and release the left mouse button.

Good luck

Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
--
Microsoft MVP (1997 - 2006)
On-Line Help Computer Service
http://onlinehelp.bc.ca

"Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference
has never been in bed with a mosquito."