Can anyone help me with my Windows XP toolbar problem?

Question

When I open a program in Windows XP, the button does not show up on the toolbar. Thus, I cannot restore or minimise the screens. Please help.

Answer 1

I think that I am having the same problem that you are with my laptop. Let me expound on the problem.
While running windows, at the bottom of the screen there is the toolbar that has the start button and the clock attached. Whenever an application is opened (any application) there is normaly a tab that will open up on this toolbar to allow an easy transition back and forworth between applications. The problem is that the tabs are not being placed on the toolbar. You can right click on the toolbar and open up task manager and the application that you minumized is running.

As I have said, I have this problem as well. Called tech support, they inform me that I will have to reinstall my OS. I am not happy about their answer and am also looking for another way to fix this problem.

Answer 2

Specifically what program and what toolbar? A third party toolbar? Explore bar?... Need more info.

First thought - get Firefox. Or Opera.

Edit - wait a minute. You must mean the TASKBAR. Look at the little icons in the bottom right corner, maybe it is only there instead of on the taskbar. Some progs do that. If it's down there, just right click on it. Should get some options.

Answer 3

You definitely have to be a lot clearer on this one. I have no idea what you are talking about.
There are many toolbars, and lots of buttons so you need to be more specific about what program, toolbar, button, etc. you are referring to.

Answer 4

Maybe the programmer of that program set it's toolbar properties to false and you cant solve this , and it isn't a problem

Answer 5

U have make ur computer lively, & launch the gadget bar %. speedy launch, if U see 2 little computer down interior the gadget tray w a purple dot on them which potential a cable has became disconnected