bottom toolbar no longer accesable in vista

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zeerog

Hi,

On my desk window my lower toolbar is no longer accesable. The on with the
clock, network e.d. in. Also the quick launch icons the minimized windows are
no longer clickable. If I click on it I recieve the error sound. Only the
windows main icon works on the lower left side.

It is very irritating to need to open a window that is minimized via the
taskmanager to activate the window. What's wrong with my toolbar and how can
I restore it?
 
zeerog said:
Hi,

On my desk window my lower toolbar is no longer accesable. The on with the
clock, network e.d. in. Also the quick launch icons the minimized windows
are no longer clickable. If I click on it I recieve the error sound. Only
the windows main icon works on the lower left side.

It is very irritating to need to open a window that is minimized via the
taskmanager to activate the window. What's wrong with my toolbar and how
can I restore it?
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Help us narrow down the troubleshooting:

The First Question Of Troubleshooting: If the problem is new, what changed
between the time things worked and the time they didn't?

The Second Question of Windows Troubleshooting: what is the malware/virus
status of the machine? If you think it is clean, what programs (and
versions) did you use to determine this?

Be sure the computer is clean:
http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/page2.html#Removing_Malware

If the computer is virus/malware-free and you can't figure out the answer to
The First Question AND this is a sudden change, try a System Restore to
when things worked. CAUTION: If the computer is infected or this has been
going on for a long time, DO NOT do the System Restore.

Malke
 
Thanks for the interrest in my problem.

I did a check on malware and spyware. did a complete virus check. All is
clean.
I use bullgard as virus protector and firewall. Spybot search and destroy
for spyware in conbination with system mechanics to keep my system at its
maximum.

I think maybe a update from microsoft caused that problem but I am not sure
and not sure with one because my pc is been on for more that 10 days so
difficult to say. No new programs that I added so I have no idea where to
look for.




Roger
 
Another anoing thin is that the taskbar right under is no longer accesable so
programs that start there minimized can not be accesed. Id there a work
around to acces this taskbar?
 
... in conbination with system mechanics to keep my system at its
maximum.
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System Mechanics?
http://www.iolo.com/system-mechanic/standard/

Probably the cause of you problems (98% chance)
System "cleaners" are all snake-oil, if you are lucky they do no damage,
but they *may* harm your Windows.

- Registry Cleaners and System Tweaking Tools
http://miekiemoes.blogspot.com/2008/02/registry-cleaners-and-system-tweaking_13.html
- Should I use a Registry Cleaner
http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?t=28099

I think maybe a update from microsoft caused that problem but I am not sure
and not sure with one because my pc is been on for more that 10 days so
difficult to say. No new programs that I added so I have no idea where to
look for.
Click to expand...

You know now why.
 
Thanks Fred,

I used the option safetynet to go back but no luck. I cant get my taskbar
back.
How can I retore it?

Roger
 
Hi Folks,

I have follow up all you sugestions but non worked. This morning I got at a
time a error say "windows explorer dont work no more" and then "windows
explorer will start up agian" and gues what? The problem was solved by
himself! Strange no? I touch wood and hope it stays good now but in future I
wil sure be more carefull in cleaning the register! I have learn my lesson
now!

Thanks to you all for your suggestions and help.



Have a nice day,




Roger
 
Not solved "by himself". Actually, Vista has some failure detection,
coupled with instant recovery techniques, built in, and luckily for you,
this was a case where those built-in tools could solve the problem.

I have experienced both successes and failures of this facet of Vista. I
like the successes better :-)
 
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