Wndows xp taskbar ?

sportman3 · Aug 18, 2008, 07:11 AM

I am not technical using windows xp I have a question when using the taskbar I need to show or see many programs running in the taskbar but when I have 10 programs like firefox an others it disappears an arrows come up can I get rid of arrows an have more then 10 programs runnings ?

**kris23** · Aug 18, 2008, 07:14 AM

i have sent you a PM, on this issue, only suggestion i can think of is widening the taskbar.

and welcome to DH, things are good here

sportman3 · Aug 18, 2008, 07:26 AM

kris23 thanks I had computer xp installed before I got 14 programs to run in the taskbar can I switch windows style to defult

**kris23** · Aug 18, 2008, 07:32 AM

so before you got 14 programs to run and then what happens? in order to have more programs to be seen in your taskbar, simply widen it.

i apologize if this isnt your issue but if it is, widening the taskbar will allow you to have better access to your programs.

sportman3 · Aug 18, 2008, 07:37 AM

kris23 not technical where do I widen the taskbar to see more programs.

**kris23** · Aug 18, 2008, 07:42 AM

ok, in windows XP, right-click the taskbar and un-check the "Lock the Taskbar" option

then left-click and hold the top edge of the taskbar and slide upward to widen

thats it!

i hope that helps....

sportman3 · Aug 18, 2008, 07:55 AM

kris23 I right-click the taskbar and un-check the "Lock the Taskbar" option easy thanks

do not get where to left-click and hold the top edge of the taskbar and slide upward to widen ?

**kris23** · Aug 18, 2008, 09:00 AM

ok, do you know how to make windows bigger and smaller by clicking the edge and you adjust the size?

the same idea is used here, you actually widen the taskbar like you would a program window....

i do hope i was clear enough... thanks for being so patient

sportman3 · Aug 18, 2008, 09:28 AM

kris23 I do not know how to make windows bigger and smaller by clicking the edge and you adjust the size?

dose it widen long ways the taskbar or from the top ?

thanks for being so patient
__

cozumel · Aug 18, 2008, 11:10 AM

Procedure to increase size of taskbar:

Point anywhere on an empty part of the taskbar and a context menu will appear. Untick the option 'Lock the taskbar'
In the event that the 'Lock the taskbar' option does not appear in the context menu, then you should click on 'properties' instead. The tickbox for 'lock the taskbar' will appear within the next dialogue. So you untick this box and then click Apply>OK
Then hover your mouse pointer over the very top edge of the taskbar until the moise pointer changes to an up-down arrow.
Once you have the up-down arrow, hold down the right mouse button and drag the taskbar up your screen until it reaches your desired size and then you can release the right mouse button.
Your taskbar should now have increased in size!!!

sportman3 · Aug 18, 2008, 06:24 PM

I have the same question ask in another way if I change to windows classic style will it change the appearance or will it work like windows classic style?

**kris23** · Aug 18, 2008, 06:52 PM

if i remember correctly, it will only change the appearance.

PangingJr · Aug 18, 2008, 06:56 PM

lol.

sportman3 · Aug 18, 2008, 07:14 PM

kris23 can you tell me the difference between theme mine is windows xp style modified an apearence if I change it will change the look of my computer

PangingJr · Aug 18, 2008, 07:25 PM

where have i seen all these questions before?

you already get attention, bold letters is not necessary.

Mofobishop · Aug 18, 2008, 07:42 PM

Sent you a PM..

**kris23** · Aug 18, 2008, 09:00 PM

if you change the window appearance, it will change the look of your desktop and applications slightly, yes.

also, cozumel explained the taskbar issue better than i did to that should help alot.

cozumel · Aug 19, 2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

also, cozumel explained the taskbar issue better than i did to that should help alot.

I just edited that post to make it easier to understand.

Good luck gents!!!

Aug 18, 2008, 07:11 AM	#1
sportman3 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	Wndows xp taskbar ? I am not technical using windows xp I have a question when using the taskbar I need to show or see many programs running in the taskbar but when I have 10 programs like firefox an others it disappears an arrows come up can I get rid of arrows an have more then 10 programs runnings ?

Aug 18, 2008, 07:14 AM	#2
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	i have sent you a PM, on this issue, only suggestion i can think of is widening the taskbar. and welcome to DH, things are good here __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 18, 2008, 07:26 AM	Thread Starter #3
sportman3 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	kris23 ? kris23 thanks I had computer xp installed before I got 14 programs to run in the taskbar can I switch windows style to defult

Aug 18, 2008, 07:32 AM	#4
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	so before you got 14 programs to run and then what happens? in order to have more programs to be seen in your taskbar, simply widen it. i apologize if this isnt your issue but if it is, widening the taskbar will allow you to have better access to your programs. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 18, 2008, 07:37 AM	Thread Starter #5
sportman3 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	kris23 not technical kris23 not technical where do I widen the taskbar to see more programs.

Aug 18, 2008, 07:42 AM	#6
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	ok, in windows XP, right-click the taskbar and un-check the "Lock the Taskbar" option then left-click and hold the top edge of the taskbar and slide upward to widen thats it! i hope that helps.... __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 18, 2008, 07:55 AM	Thread Starter #7
sportman3 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	kris23 I right-click the taskbar and un-check the "Lock the Taskbar" option easy thanks do not get where to left-click and hold the top edge of the taskbar and slide upward to widen ?

Aug 18, 2008, 09:00 AM	#8
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	ok, do you know how to make windows bigger and smaller by clicking the edge and you adjust the size? the same idea is used here, you actually widen the taskbar like you would a program window.... i do hope i was clear enough... thanks for being so patient __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

Aug 18, 2008, 09:28 AM	Thread Starter #9
sportman3 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	kris23 widen taskbar ? kris23 I do not know how to make windows bigger and smaller by clicking the edge and you adjust the size? dose it widen long ways the taskbar or from the top ? thanks for being so patient __

Aug 18, 2008, 11:10 AM	#10
cozumel I'm dangerous but cute... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Under the waves... Posts: 3,577 Rep Power: 60 System Specs	Procedure to increase size of taskbar: Point anywhere on an empty part of the taskbar and a context menu will appear. Untick the option 'Lock the taskbar' In the event that the 'Lock the taskbar' option does not appear in the context menu, then you should click on 'properties' instead. The tickbox for 'lock the taskbar' will appear within the next dialogue. So you untick this box and then click Apply>OK Then hover your mouse pointer over the very top edge of the taskbar until the moise pointer changes to an up-down arrow. Once you have the up-down arrow, hold down the right mouse button and drag the taskbar up your screen until it reaches your desired size and then you can release the right mouse button. Your taskbar should now have increased in size!!! __________________ Don't worry about money - Be a beach bum! Scuba Rocks Last edited by cozumel; Aug 19, 2008 at 01:05 AM. Reason: To make it easier to read and understand

Aug 18, 2008, 06:24 PM	Thread Starter #11
sportman3 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	I have the same question ask in another way I have the same question ask in another way if I change to windows classic style will it change the appearance or will it work like windows classic style?

Aug 18, 2008, 06:52 PM	#12
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	if i remember correctly, it will only change the appearance. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	lol.

Aug 18, 2008, 07:14 PM	Thread Starter #14
sportman3 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 16 Rep Power: 0	kris23 can you tell me the difference between theme mine is windows xp style modified kris23 can you tell me the difference between theme mine is windows xp style modified an apearence if I change it will change the look of my computer

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PangingJr Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,989 Rep Power: 71	where have i seen all these questions before? you already get attention, bold letters is not necessary.

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Mofobishop DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 0	Sent you a PM..

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kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,019 Rep Power: 131 System Specs	if you change the window appearance, it will change the look of your desktop and applications slightly, yes. also, cozumel explained the taskbar issue better than i did to that should help alot. __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!