In Windows, the default location for the taskbar is at the bottom of the screen, and from left to right it contains by default the Start menu, Quick Launch bar, taskbar buttons and notification area/system tray.
There are tons of problems can happen on your taskbar. Some of it are taskbar gone missing, programs minimized are missing or not displaying on taskbar and etc… I found a free tool called Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! that allows you to repair and customize the Quick Launch, Taskbar and Notification Area in Windows XP.
As you can see the program interface, it’s a no brainer. Just run the tool, select the problems and a big Repair button will appear. Clicking on the Repair button will fix the problem mentioned. There is also a description of the problem so you know what you’re repairing.
Taskbar
Taskbar is Missing
Lock Taskbar Greyed Out
Minimized Programs Missing
Stuck in Classic View *
Reduce Size of Buttons
Restore to XP Default *
Toolbars Greyed Out or Missing
Remove Specific Toolbars or Remove All *
Remove System Icons from Desktop Toolbar *
Disable Taskbar Context Menus
Remove Taskbar and Start Menu from the Control Panel
Disable Right Click/Properties
Lock Size and Position of the Taskbar
Remove Open, Explore and Find from Start Button Right Click *
Remove Open All, Explore All Users from the Start Button Right Click *
Hide or Show the Taskbar
Repair Taskbar Icon Views
Hide or Show the Start Button
Restore Taskbar to Default Position *
Enable or Disable Taskbar Grouping (Removes the options from Properties)
Repair, Disable or Enable the Task Manager
Notification Area
Hide or Show All Listed Icons
Hide or Show All Inactive Icons
Remove Past Items
Show Missing Icons
Restore/Remove the Clock
Disable Balloon Tips
Remove the Notification Area
Remove Selective Icons (also from Msconfig/Registry) *
Disable Low Disk Space Warning Message and Icon
Quick Launch
Can’t Create Toolbar Error Message (Create)
Can’t Create Toolbar Error Message (Repair) This one corrects the current issue that spyware cleaners break.
Restore Show Desktop Icon
Remove the Quick Launch Area *
Save Quick Launch Sort Order
Auto Add Specific Links to Quick Launch *
Set Quick Launch as Default for any new user added *
Those with asterisk(*) can only be used if you license the tool for $5 but shockingly there are crack that will enable the limited functions. I find it hard to believe that cracker actually took the time to crack this $5 program. If you need to use Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! to fix your taskbar problems, the author definitely deserves it.
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my problem is that, when a window is opened, it comes in front of the taskbar and covers it. otherwise, when the desktop is shown, the taskbar is normal. How do i solve that?
Thanks Raymond! U’re the BEST! I’ve been trying to solve the task-bar problems for years with no avail till I gt here. Thanks.
We really need a copy for Vista!! I’m not willing to risk running it on clients’ computers when support says it doesn’t work for Vista… but I have a client who has a Vista Quick Launch toolbar that never seems to work right… I’d love to have something this simple to fix his QL problems!
It does work on Vista because it worked on my Vista.
Thanks so much, u help me out on one of ma biggest prob. The taskbar repair tool is gr8!I have been searching for a cure and finally come across ur lil software… cheers!!!
thanks so much for this great tip, I have suffered from a broken toolbar for weeks and now it was fixed in seconds! Wonderful!
I have the same problem. Nothing seems to work. I’ve tried every scan fix and hack, I think it’s something with my registry but I don’t know where to find a fix. I was told it might be StuckRects but that file isn’t present. PLEASE HELP. Otherwise I plan on reinstalling windows!
mmm i ve the problem with the taskbar!! and i tried to use that program but it says “in order to see these changes the window shell must be restarted. this is not a reboot or log off, and will take only few seconds. would u like to continue?”
when i press yes nothing happens! and i ve turn off my computer and nothing changed!!! i still have this problem!! and my star doen t work on the keyword, and even my mouse, when i click on the right botton nothing appear (u know, properties or open new folder bla bla bla) what should i do?? i really need help and i m not good with computer!!! if anybody is able to enter in it by msn or just help me indicating me exactly step bu step what i ve to do i ll be so gratefull!!!!
The reason people crack this is because it is in fact impossible to legally pay the person – even if they have the money.
Still, this program should be free IMHO.
hi, my problem with the taskbar is that its stuck in classic mode. This is unlikely a settings problem as i\’ve surfed over 5 hours and still not found a solution that works. The option in this tool is locked and i don\’t want to pay the fee for a problem that is likely caused by malware.
I finally fixed my notification area problem which was bugging me for quite some time. I\’ve seen this tool when when i was searching for a cure but coming from somebody that already tried it and recommend it gives me the go. Thank you Raymond, more power.
im currently using windows vista on my laptop and somehow ever since i created a new user account the battery and internet icons do not display in the notification area, can anyone help me fix this.
thanks i advanced
Firstly unlock the taskbar by right clicking on the time in the bottom right corner of windows. Then re-size the taskbar then lock the taskbar again. :-]
My Windows XP only shows (by default) three programs on the taskbar. Anyone know how I can display all the quick launch program icons? What I see after the three default icons are to small arrows (which I cannot slide over). – EMAIL ME
thanx,
simple tool that did the trick,..
zigg.
Good fix. Thanks!
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this tool is great. it can help me to settle the toolbar problem.
thanks, Raymond.
Unfortunately no. It only works on Windows XP.
does the taskbar repair tool plus works with windows vista too?
[...] In Windows, the default location for the taskbar is at the bottom of the screen, and from left to right it contains by default the Start menu, Quick Launch bar, taskbar buttons and notification area/system tray. There are tons of problems can happen on your taskbar. Some of it are taskbar gone missing, programs minimized are missing or not displaying on taskbar and etc… I found a free tool called Taskbar Repair Tool Plus! that allows you to repair and customize the Quick Launch, Taskbar and Notification Area in Windows XP. (more…) [...]