taskbar not showing when window maximized

Question

The problem happened just like that (i didn't change anything). When i maximize any window (e.g. windows explorer, or notepad or anything else) my taskbar (where the start button and clock are) stays in the background and window is on the whole screen, like full screen program is running. And when I hit the win button on keyboard, taskbar normally appears over the window.

If i turn on auto-hide taskbar he opens just when a non-maximized program is on screen. How can i fix this to get to normal?

Thanks a lot

Answer 1

Right-click the Start button and choose Properties.

In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box that opens, click on the Taskbar tab

Put a check at “Keep the taskbar on top of other windows”

If that does not help try this

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Line 99 left hand side

Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt

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Answer 2

Right-click the Start button and choose Properties.

In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box that opens, click on the Taskbar tab

Put a check at “Keep the taskbar on top of other windows”

If that does not help try this

http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Line 99 left hand side

Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it and answer yes to the import prompt

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I have been trying to find an answer for hours and your post helped me resolved my problem. thank you very much.

Answer 3

Tyler

 If the troubleshooting steps in this thread did not help you out any then create a new thread stating the issue you are having. Thanks!!

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/desktop?tab=unanswered

Answer 4

Mine still isnt working. If I set the taskbar to the right or left it shows but the bottom does not.