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15 Jun 2016 | #1 |
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'Use Small Icons' fails to remain that way across reboots/logins
I desire the StartBar to remain at a small/thin size and have only the time displayed, not the stacked double-height date/time.
At StartMenu --> ControlPanel --> TaskBar and Start Menu, I select the check box for 'Use small icons', I select Apply and OK. The Start Bar dutifully shrinks to the correct size and the data/time simplifies down to just displaying the time. But only during this booted/login session. However, this fails to remain this way across log-outs and reboots. So, just previous to this...I'd recently shipped my Dell Alienware M18xR1 back to Dell for maintenance (they replaced the dying NVidia graphics cards). In the process, as they told me they would, they reinstalled the OS from scratch, and did all the default Windows updates. I'd previously saved all my data. I've gotten my laptop back, have been tailoring it, configuring the OS, reinstalling my apps and restoring my data. When I first got the laptop back, and during my initial tailoring, it was not doing this behavior. But, somehow, somewhere along the way that part of Windows 7 has seemingly gotten corrupted. I'd really like help in getting this resolved. Insights are most welcome! Thank you. R, -Joe Wulf |
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17 Jun 2016 | #2 |
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I've done Google searches and forum searches here without finding an answer.
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18 Jun 2016 | #3 |
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Here are three JPGs showing the problem. Happens to me every time I log out and/or reboot.
Picture 01 shows the Start Bar as being too big (i.e. stacked double-height). Picture 02 shows the corrected state of the start bar, after being manually set every time. Picture 03 shows the correct state exists (before correcting it every time) of 'use small icons'. All I do, every time I log it, is call up the control panel --> TaskBar and Start Menu --> Then unset and reset the 'use small icons', click Apply and it goes to the correct behavior. It just fails to stay that way across logouts and reboots. It reverts to the broken state every time. Thank you. |
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21 Jun 2016 | #4 |
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Is this something that is fixable?
How do I troubleshoot this further? |
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02 Jul 2016 | #5 |
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I'm looking for troubleshooting assistance, suggestions, or even web-sites that address this.
Thank you. |
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02 Jul 2016 | #6 |
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It sounds like your system may not be activated correctly but I could be wrong. Here is how to check
How can I tell if my copy of Windows 7 is activated properly? - Common Computer Questions |
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02 Jul 2016 | #7 |
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Hi Joe,
This is going to sound stupid and totally wrong. BUT In your 2nd screenshot, at the very top i see EPSON, your printer i assume. Now in my experience, (it C**** up my Mrs's) THEY (Epson) enjoy reconfiguring the desktop and context menu settings. Try uninstalling it, see if that makes any difference. If it works then reinstall your printer software USING the customised settings option. Just to make sure Dell didn't muck things up can you run this tool http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=52012 copy/paste the results. Roy |
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03 Jul 2016 | #8 |
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@Groze... yep, mine is fully and legally licensed (as verified by following the instructions on the link you provided).
@torchwood, thank you... I'll take a look at that tomorrow---just don't have the cycles to spare tonight. Thank you! |
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05 Jul 2016 | #9 |
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@torchwood, thank you for the information, much appreciated.
I'm going to defer the uninstall of the Epson drivers until I have to. I'm willing to, but as a last-resort. I downloaded and ran the MS Diag tool you suggested. It provided a bunch of info (below) but no offers to fix anything. Nor were there any indications of not being licensed and legal. Here's what is gave me: Code:
Diagnostic Report (1.9.0027.0): ----------------------------------------- Windows Validation Data--> Validation Code: 0 Cached Online Validation Code: 0x0 Windows Product Key: *****-*****-CBG4J-8C6R2-TCVBD Windows Product Key Hash: 6PX60gjAL/BLWe2bhoeSejdXJaw= Windows Product ID: 00426-OEM-8992662-00008 Windows Product ID Type: 2 Windows License Type: OEM SLP Windows OS version: 6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001 ID: {F1211960-643B-4D17-A38A-05CF01B4FDC5}(3) Is Admin: Yes TestCab: 0x0 LegitcheckControl ActiveX: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Product Name: Windows 7 Ultimate Architecture: 0x00000009 Build lab: 7601.win7sp1_ldr.160516-0600 TTS Error: Validation Diagnostic: Resolution Status: N/A Vista WgaER Data--> ThreatID(s): N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Windows XP Notifications Data--> Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 File Exists: No Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGA Notifications Data--> Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGAExec.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 OGA Data--> Office Status: 109 N/A OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002 Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002 Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-364-80041010_025D1FF3-229-80041010_025D1FF3-230-1_025D1FF3-517-80040154_025D1FF3-237-80040154_025D1FF3-238-2_025D1FF3-244-80070002_025D1FF3-258-3 Browser Data--> Proxy settings: N/A User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 8.0; Win32) Default Browser: C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled Active scripting: Allowed Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed File Scan Data--> Other data--> Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{F1211960-643B-4D17-A38A-05CF01B4FDC5}</UGUID><Version>1.9.0027.0</Version><OS>6.1.7601.2.00010100.1.0.001</OS><Architecture>x64</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-TCVBD</PKey><PID>00426-OEM-8992662-00008</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-1955165029-3834674166-18951504</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Alienware</Manufacturer><Model>M18xR1</Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Alienware</Manufacturer><Version>A05</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="7"/><Date>20111129000000.000000+000</Date></BIOS><HWID>551D3307018400FE</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Eastern Standard Time(GMT-05:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>3</stat><msppid></msppid><name></name><model></model></SBID><OEM><OEMID>ALWARE</OEMID><OEMTableID>ALIENWRE</OEMTableID></OEM><GANotification/></MachineData><Software><Office><Result>109</Result><Products/><Applications/></Office></Software></GenuineResults> Spsys.log Content: 0x80070002 Licensing Data--> Software licensing service version: 6.1.7601.17514 Name: Windows(R) 7, Ultimate edition Description: Windows Operating System - Windows(R) 7, OEM_SLP channel Activation ID: 7cfd4696-69a9-4af7-af36-ff3d12b6b6c8 Application ID: 55c92734-d682-4d71-983e-d6ec3f16059f Extended PID: 00426-00178-926-600008-02-1033-7601.0000-1602016 Installation ID: 006962732632668870865373508550546155397230321205568522 Processor Certificate URL: SpcService Web Service Machine Certificate URL: RacService Web Service Use License URL: UseLicenseService Web Service Product Key Certificate URL: PkcService Web Service Partial Product Key: TCVBD License Status: Licensed Remaining Windows rearm count: 2 Trusted time: 2016/07/05 17:32:14 Windows Activation Technologies--> HrOffline: 0x00000000 HrOnline: 0x00000000 HealthStatus: 0x0000000000000000 Event Time Stamp: 6:11:2016 20:11 ActiveX: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395 Admin Service: Registered, Version: 7.1.7600.16395 HealthStatus Bitmask Output: HWID Data--> HWID Hash Current: MAAAAAEAAAABAAEAAQABAAAABAABAAEA1gQ+FCpy2FzstiaJWIKOcHKKvkF2bS5z OEM Activation 1.0 Data--> N/A OEM Activation 2.0 Data--> BIOS valid for OA 2.0: yes Windows marker version: 0x20001 OEMID and OEMTableID Consistent: yes BIOS Information: ACPI Table Name OEMID Value OEMTableID Value APIC ALWARE ALIENWRE FACP ALWARE ALIENWRE HPET ALWARE ALIENWRE BOOT ALWARE ALIENWRE MCFG ALWARE ALIENWRE SLIC ALWARE ALIENWRE OSFR ALWARE ALIENWRE ASF! ALWARE ALIENWRE SSDT INSYDE INSYDE ASPT ALWARE ALIENWRE SSDT INSYDE INSYDE SSDT INSYDE INSYDE DMAR ALWARE ALIENWRE SSDT INSYDE INSYDE WDTT ALWARE ALIENWRE |
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07 Jul 2016 | #10 |
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So the removal of my epson software and drivers, and multiple subsequent reboots, did not change this behavior.
Upon reinstallation, no option was evident to me that would affect the state of the 'use small icons' on the start bar. I'm back to square one with this problem. |
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