bottom toolbar no longer accesable in vista

Hi,

On my desk window my lower toolbar is no longer accesable. The on with the
clock, network e.d. in. Also the quick launch icons the minimized windows are
no longer clickable. If I click on it I recieve the error sound. Only the
windows main icon works on the lower left side.

It is very irritating to need to open a window that is minimized via the
taskmanager to activate the window. What's wrong with my toolbar and how can
I restore it?

zeerog wrote:

> Hi,
>
> On my desk window my lower toolbar is no longer accesable. The on with the
> clock, network e.d. in. Also the quick launch icons the minimized windows
> are no longer clickable. If I click on it I recieve the error sound. Only
> the windows main icon works on the lower left side.
>
> It is very irritating to need to open a window that is minimized via the
> taskmanager to activate the window. What's wrong with my toolbar and how
> can I restore it?

Help us narrow down the troubleshooting:

The First Question Of Troubleshooting: If the problem is new, what changed
between the time things worked and the time they didn't?

The Second Question of Windows Troubleshooting: what is the malware/virus
status of the machine? If you think it is clean, what programs (and
versions) did you use to determine this?

Be sure the computer is clean:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/...moving_Malware

If the computer is virus/malware-free and you can't figure out the answer to
The First Question AND this is a sudden change, try a System Restore to
when things worked. CAUTION: If the computer is infected or this has been
going on for a long time, DO NOT do the System Restore.

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ

Thanks for the interrest in my problem.

I did a check on malware and spyware. did a complete virus check. All is
clean.
I use bullgard as virus protector and firewall. Spybot search and destroy
for spyware in conbination with system mechanics to keep my system at its
maximum.

I think maybe a update from microsoft caused that problem but I am not sure
and not sure with one because my pc is been on for more that 10 days so
difficult to say. No new programs that I added so I have no idea where to
look for.




Roger

"DanS" wrote:

> =?Utf-8?B?emVlcm9n?= <> wrote in
> news:9DFDA203-2E06-446A-BACC-:
>
>
> > It is very irritating to need to open a window that is minimized via
> > the taskmanager to activate the window.
>
> Not a fix, but using Alt-Tab to switch programs is quite easy. I don't know
> why you'd use task manager to do that.
>
> (Or Winkey-Tab to use Flip3D.)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> What's wrong with my toolbar
> > and how can I restore it?
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>

Another anoing thin is that the taskbar right under is no longer accesable so
programs that start there minimized can not be accesed. Id there a work
around to acces this taskbar?

"zeerog" wrote:

> Thanks for the interrest in my problem.
>
> I did a check on malware and spyware. did a complete virus check. All is
> clean.
> I use bullgard as virus protector and firewall. Spybot search and destroy
> for spyware in conbination with system mechanics to keep my system at its
> maximum.
>
> I think maybe a update from microsoft caused that problem but I am not sure
> and not sure with one because my pc is been on for more that 10 days so
> difficult to say. No new programs that I added so I have no idea where to
> look for.
>
>
>
>
> Roger
>
> "DanS" wrote:
>
> > =?Utf-8?B?emVlcm9n?= <> wrote in
> > news:9DFDA203-2E06-446A-BACC-:
> >
> >
> > > It is very irritating to need to open a window that is minimized via
> > > the taskmanager to activate the window.
> >
> > Not a fix, but using Alt-Tab to switch programs is quite easy. I don't know
> > why you'd use task manager to do that.
> >
> > (Or Winkey-Tab to use Flip3D.)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > What's wrong with my toolbar
> > > and how can I restore it?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >

On Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:04:03 -0700, zeerog
<> wrote:

>... in conbination with system mechanics to keep my system at its
>maximum.

System Mechanics?
http://www.iolo.com/system-mechanic/standard/

Probably the cause of you problems (98% chance)
System "cleaners" are all snake-oil, if you are lucky they do no damage,
but they *may* harm your Windows.

- Registry Cleaners and System Tweaking Tools
http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/...eaking_13.html
- Should I use a Registry Cleaner
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099


>I think maybe a update from microsoft caused that problem but I am not sure
>and not sure with one because my pc is been on for more that 10 days so
>difficult to say. No new programs that I added so I have no idea where to
>look for.

You know now why.

--
Fred W. (NL)

Thanks Fred,

I used the option safetynet to go back but no luck. I cant get my taskbar
back.
How can I retore it?

Roger

"FredW" wrote:

> On Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:04:03 -0700, zeerog
> <> wrote:
>
> >... in conbination with system mechanics to keep my system at its
> >maximum.
>
> System Mechanics?
> http://www.iolo.com/system-mechanic/standard/
>
> Probably the cause of you problems (98% chance)
> System "cleaners" are all snake-oil, if you are lucky they do no damage,
> but they *may* harm your Windows.
>
> - Registry Cleaners and System Tweaking Tools
> http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/...eaking_13.html
> - Should I use a Registry Cleaner
> http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099
>
>
> >I think maybe a update from microsoft caused that problem but I am not sure
> >and not sure with one because my pc is been on for more that 10 days so
> >difficult to say. No new programs that I added so I have no idea where to
> >look for.
>
> You know now why.
>
> --
> Fred W. (NL)
>

Hi Folks,

I have follow up all you sugestions but non worked. This morning I got at a
time a error say "windows explorer dont work no more" and then "windows
explorer will start up agian" and gues what? The problem was solved by
himself! Strange no? I touch wood and hope it stays good now but in future I
wil sure be more carefull in cleaning the register! I have learn my lesson
now!

Thanks to you all for your suggestions and help.



Have a nice day,




Roger

"Stan Starinski" wrote:

> HAVE YOU MINIMIZED TASKBAR BY ANY CHANCE??
> RIGHT CLICK ON WHAT YOU CALL "BOTTOM TOOLBAR", WHICH IS PROBABLY WINDOWS
> TASKBAR, NOT TOOLBAR, AND MAKE SURE "LOCK TOOLBARS" OPTION IS OFF (NOT
> CHECKED); THEN POINT MOUSE TO THE UPPER EDGE OF THAT TASKBAT AND DRAG
> UPWARDS TO EXPAND!
> IT'S POSSIBLE YOU ACCIDENTALLY NARROWED TASKBAR TO ZERO WIDTH SO NOTHING IS
> CLICKABLE THERE.
>
> If not, then sorry, wait for more responses.
>
>

Not solved "by himself". Actually, Vista has some failure detection,
coupled with instant recovery techniques, built in, and luckily for you,
this was a case where those built-in tools could solve the problem.

I have experienced both successes and failures of this facet of Vista. I
like the successes better :-)

On Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:36:05 -0700, zeerog wrote:

> Hi Folks,
>
> I have follow up all you sugestions but non worked. This morning I got at a
> time a error say "windows explorer dont work no more" and then "windows
> explorer will start up agian" and gues what? The problem was solved by
> himself! Strange no? I touch wood and hope it stays good now but in future I
> wil sure be more carefull in cleaning the register! I have learn my lesson
> now!
>
> Thanks to you all for your suggestions and help.
>
>
>
> Have a nice day,
>
>
>
>
> Roger
>
> "Stan Starinski" wrote:
>
>> HAVE YOU MINIMIZED TASKBAR BY ANY CHANCE??
>> RIGHT CLICK ON WHAT YOU CALL "BOTTOM TOOLBAR", WHICH IS PROBABLY WINDOWS
>> TASKBAR, NOT TOOLBAR, AND MAKE SURE "LOCK TOOLBARS" OPTION IS OFF (NOT
>> CHECKED); THEN POINT MOUSE TO THE UPPER EDGE OF THAT TASKBAT AND DRAG
>> UPWARDS TO EXPAND!
>> IT'S POSSIBLE YOU ACCIDENTALLY NARROWED TASKBAR TO ZERO WIDTH SO NOTHING IS
>> CLICKABLE THERE.
>>
>> If not, then sorry, wait for more responses.
>>
>>


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