"Jeffrey W. Bowen" <NOmcquireSPAM@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message
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> Hello again,
>
> Here are a couple of links that may be of some help:
>
> Detailed guide for troubleshooting taskbar missing problem -
> http://www.petermartinconsult.supanet.com/computer/windows/taskbar.htm#kbase
>
> Microsoft Knowledgebase article - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/318027
>
> Again, I hope this helps. Good Luck
>
> --
> Peace,
>
> Jeffrey W. Bowen
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> Please post replies of successes or failures so we all can benefit from each others' experiences.
>
>
> "Jeffrey W. Bowen" <NOmcquireSPAM@NOcomcastSPAM.net> wrote in message
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>> Hello User66,
>>
>> Have you tried holding down Ctrl and pressing the Esc button? If not then see if that will help
>> you get to your taskbar. If so then one of the suggestions below may help you restore your
>> taskbar.
>>
>> Are you the only user on your computer? If not, do any other users on your computer have access
>> through your account (does everyone know each others' passwords, or do you share with another
>> person in the family)?
>>
>> If you have multiple accounts on your computer, have the owner of one of them log in and see if
>> they have the same problem.
>>
>> You said you lost the desktop icons as well. 1) Right click on the desktop and go to 'Arrange
>> Icons and look down the list of options and see if there is a check next to 'Show Desktop Icons'.
>> If not then click on that. Your Icons should return. 2) If that worked, move your cursor slowly
>> down to the bottom of your screen until you get close to the edge and see if your cursor turns
>> into a double arrow with one pointing up and the other pointing below the screen edge out of
>> sight. If this happens, hold down the left mouse button and drag up to see if your taskbar comes
>> back.
>>
>> If that solved your problem, someone may have been playing a joke on you by hiding your icons and
>> minimizing your taskbar so you can't find it.
>> Then, hold down the Windows key (between the Ctrl and Alt keys on the lower left of your
>> keyboard. The 'run' window should pop up. If so, type explorer in the window and click 'ok'.
>> Hopefully this should bring back your icons and taskbar.
>>
>> Have you moved your cursor to each of the four sides of your computer screen to see if someone
>> might have moved it?
>>
>> Restart into safemode and see if the task bar is visible there. If so, restart into normal mode
>> and see if your taskbar returns.
>>
>> I hope something here helps. If not post back. I will keep searching for other possible
>> solutions. I am sure there is someone here who can zone in on the best solution for you.
>>
>> Good luck.
>>
>> --
>> Peace,
>>
>> Jeffrey W. Bowen
>> Remove NO SPAM entries from email address to send personal email.
>>
>> Please post replies of successes or failures so we all can benefit from each others' experiences.
>>
Ctrl Esc does not function. In fact, if it did, I would at least have a way to
bring back activity.
This is an old PC in a small network, and each user is dedicated with their own
PC in their own room. (Kids are grown and gone).
Here is the quick history - This PC has a bundle of drives and two bootable
OP system. Both are Windows XP Pros. Normally, the second OP system
on D drive is always active because it has useful programs, etc. The first
bootable system is on C drive (which happens to be the old one, and
being used a little now, because it has all old time programs, i.e., from DOS to
Win95, Win98, WinXP etc.). Once in a while I do boot on this section and
make sure, it is functioning. This section is normally used for first time use of
any new program (bought or written).
The second bootable section on D drive is functioning OK, but the first section
on C Drive is not. It is possible to re-load the OP system on this drive, but
that is too much work. Besides, seems like, if booted from C drive and kept
the PC inactive for about 3 or 4 hours, problem shows up !
I hope I have described the problem.
Thank you so much for the web-addresses.
I will definitely re-post my findings.