I just had to reload Windows XP and I did something (I don't know what it was) when I tried adjusting the icons that launch the Progams (on the left side of the taskbar) and it doubled the size (looking up and down) of the taskbar. This happened once before when I first got my computer and for the lofe of me I can not remember what I had to do to get the taskbar to go to the regular (small) size. I have the "lock the taskbar" unchecked and it is set not to autohide but I don't know how to get to make it go to half the size (if that makes any sence). Any help would be appreciated. Bear in mind that I am computer illiterate somewhat so if you could give any suggestion on how to fix my problem in LAYMEN'S terms that would also be appreciated.\n\nThank you in advance.
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move your cursor slowly to the edge, and when you see the little arrows pointing both ways, hold down the left button and move it toward the edge, you just rezized is all
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That happens sometimes on mine. You should be able to right-click the icon in the taskbar and Maximize or Resize it. It's probably more of an XP than a Dell problem.
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for some questions this form of question and answer is unsuitable, a dialog would be more useful. ok anyway -\ntry the following (if not already done): right click on a free area on the desktop and select "arrange symbols" and then click "arrange automatically". this will place your desktop icons on a fix location. then try again to click on a icon - does it still disappear ?
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See I Think U R Using Windows XP, so If u wanna drag Your taskbar then right click on your taskbar uncheck the option "LOCK THE TASKBAR" & then drag your taskbar!It's simple na Isn't it.
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Hold control, and roll your mouse wheel.\n\nOr click "view" on the standard menu bar and change text size to normal
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Yes I believe its a virus.. IMHO, u should do a virus scan and clean up ur computer.. hopefully u should get ur icons back.. or u can do a system restore to an earlier date.. and if nothing happens.. may be you need to install windows again.. though I hope thats not needed.
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Don't understand.\n If you want to move it to top or either side?\n Put curser over task bar. Left click and hold. Drag it to the side or top. Release left button.
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Write a code to animate the WINDOWS system TASK BAR.\n\nwatch out!!!! those date &time and network status ICONS should not fall down when you animate.
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I fyour taskbar's been moved from the original location, you can move it back by right-clicking on any part of it which is tan & unchecking Lock the Toolbars. Then you can move it wherever you wish.
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It sounds like the settings on the monitor itself. Usually there are some buttons on the monitor that will activate a menu so that you can adjust the viewing area. The options usually include making the viewing area wide/narrow, tall/short, moving it around, and another one that I can't think of the name.. This last one changes how "square" it looks.\n\nMess around with those options, you cannot do any real damage, and it is easy to undo.
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Hi,\n\nYeah I've seen this problem, it bothers a lot of people :)\n\nHere is how to fix it:\n\nOpen System Properties in your Control Panel, then choose the Advanced tab, and click Settings in the Performance section. Turn on the Use drop shadows for icon labels on the desktop option, and click Ok.\n\nEdit: It appears that in some cases you have to do some extra steps. Read this article for the details:\n\nhttp://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1828916,00.asp\n\nHope this helps!
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Things you can do for a bigger window:\n1) Change screen resolution to larger (more) in display under the control panel.\n\n(alternate way to get there)\nstart > run > type: desk.cpl > click OK > choose settings tab > change the resolution to more. \n\nDon't worry if the screen goes blank and your monitor can't handle the greater resolution - the change Will be reversed  in 15 seconds unless you click "OK"\n\n2) Right click on the start menu > properties > auto hide task bar.\n\n3) While in the program, normally you can hit key Fll or go to view choose full screen if you need more space.
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Right click on the taskbar, and uncheck where is says "Lock the Taskbar".  Then you will be able to place the cursor on the upper edge of the bar and drag it down to make it smaller.  Once done, you may want to relock the taskbar to avoid accidental moves or resizes in the future.
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ahlain, try clicking anywhere on the taskbar, and while clicking.. keep dragging it to the bottom, then when u reach the bottom, let go of the mouse, stop dragging, that should return it the way it should have been.
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It is disabled. So look for help to enable taskbar.
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What it sounds like you have done, when it only goes to half of screen is reall just expanded it not moved it. What you need to do is, using your mouse and the left button, click on the task bar in a space where nothing is and keeping the left button down move your mouse to the area, top, bottom, left or right  you want the task bar to be..
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You can retrieve the start bar by doing a CTRL+ESC at the same time.  This will display the start bar and the selections.  To fix it will depend on where it went.  If for some reason the bar was accidentally moved to another location other than the bottom of the screen, will determine as to what step you take.\n\nFrom the bottom, you move your mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen with no other windows up, until you see an up and down arrow.  When you see this double arrow, hold down the left mouse button and then move the mouse up.  The bar should display.