Solved Taskbar issue....

[SleazyRider]

Why is it that when I check "auto-hide", it doesn't? Sometimes it will, but, other times it just won't go away and it can be annoying, especially if I want to close a window and it's hidden under the task bar.

 

[ie9]

Maybe you could try a system restore to a point where it worked?

If not, try http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html?ltr=S

 

[Ztruker]

You're not alone, been going on for awhile. Seems to be caused by one of the applications you've installed.

See here: taskbar won't auto hide

 

[SleazyRider]

This issue reminds me of that Microsoft TV commercial, comparing it to Apple. On one side of the desk is a big pile of money for marketing and on the other side of the desk is a really small wad of bills for research and development. This issue seems to fit into that commercial. :roflmao:

 

[ie9]

This issue reminds me of that Microsoft TV commercial, comparing it to Apple. On one side of the desk is a big pile of money for marketing and on the other side of the desk is a really small wad of bills for research and development. This issue seems to fit into that commercial. :roflmao:

What's the status of the issue? Has it been fixed?

 

[SleazyRider]

Yes and no. How's that for a positive maybe? I still have a lot of the MS Services unchecked. I did, however, turn off the system icons. So far, so good. I'll go back and check the MS Services and let you know.

 

[ie9]

Ok, sounds good

 

[SleazyRider]

Well, as of now, this very minute, the bar is hidden. So, I guess that's a good thing. We'll see how long it lasts. But, I still can't get that "really small wad of bills......." out of my head. LOL

 

[SleazyRider]

When I booted this AM, the bar still won't hide. Back to square one.

 

[DefCon420]

I have dealt with this since the days of xp. I have friends that auto-hide the taskbar so they get more space for their U.O. gaming window. The only solutions that I found that works 100% is, do not auto-hide the taskbar. I know that is not the answer you want to hear, but after 9+ years of dealing with it, and no solution other than no auto-hide, it is a sad reality.

There is one other option, format and fresh install and pray that the taskbar auto-hide issue does not return. But it likely will if you continue to use auto-hide.

I will say this much more, on the xp machines, this was only present after .net framework was installed.


I will keep looking back to this thread in the future, because I personally would like to know how to resolve the problem as well.

 

[ie9]

Have you tried http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html ?

 

[SleazyRider]

Have you tried http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html ?

Just now did that. No difference. Hmmmm.....

I did, however, find this: Hide Taskbar - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

 

[logicearth]

I usualy find when the taskbar does not hide is because something in the system tray is wanting attention.

 

[ie9]

Just now did that. No difference. Hmmmm.....

I did, however, find this: Hide Taskbar - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

That might be worth a try! Looks like it got good reviews. If you decide to go with it please post back here with the results so we can help others. Good luck!

 

[SleazyRider]

Maybe I'm on to something here. When I closed the "Steam" icon, (a holding place for games), the bar closed. I guess the weight of the icon was too much for the bar to lift. The only issue now, is keeping that icon fron re-appearing in the systray.

 

[ie9]

The only issue now, is keeping that icon fron re-appearing in the systray.

Easy enough. Right click on the icon when it is in the system tray > settings > interface > uncheck run steam when computer starts. That should do it

 

[SleazyRider]

Done.

 

[ie9]

Done.

So that program did exactly what you wanted it to do?

 

[SleazyRider]

Dunno, haven't used it yet. It would seem that the "Steam" icon was causing the issue. I'll give it another couple of days to see. That program would be my last resort after I exhaust my other options.

 

[SleazyRider]

So far, as of today, the task bar is still hidden. Possibly, SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker had something to do with it. I have no idea, but, it's as good a reason as any. Thanks for your help.