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Programs Don't Show Up On Taskbar

SUMMARY: Do software packages not show up on your Windows XP taskbar when minimized? Here is a link to a possible fix.


 

Are you having trouble with the Windows XP taskbar where programs, when minimized, don't appear? The following file from Kelly Theriot may do the trick:

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/
regs_edits/xp_taskbar_desktop_fixall.vbs


NOTE this link is to an external site not under the control of Envision Programming.

Note that if you have virus or spyware scanners running they may complain about this program as it will modify your registry. If you are concerned, save the file to disk first and open it up in Notepad.



 

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1. Roberto (10/07/2009 06:05:21)  

Solved! Great. Thank you

2. ebavik (11/09/2009 20:29:26)  

I tried even this ...but still I have this problem in my windows xp taskbar. What to do now??
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