start bar chanbes size

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SK

I'm hoping someone can help.

I like working with my start bar on the left hand side of
the screen rather then on the bottom. After installing
XP Pro (previously used W2K pro), the start changes width
everytime I restart the PC, i.e. every day. This problem
occurs regardless of whether the start bar is locked or
not.

Is this a bug in XP or can I hack the registry to stop
this from happening.
 
Hi,

It depends on many factors.

Set your preferred settings, then log off, log back on. If that doesn't
help run this edit:

Save Settings on Exit (Line 54)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

To use the Regedit: Save the REG File to your hard disk. Double click it
and answer yes to the import prompt. REG files can be viewed in Notepad by
right clicking on the file and selecting Edit.

If still no change: Possible dependants/culprits/fixes:

This can happen by opening Accessibility Options, etc. If the icons on the
Quick Launch bar are showing as being larger, it will result in the taskbar
being twice its height and also include the date or similar under the clock.

If this is the case, right click the Desktop/Properties/Appearance/
Advanced. Under the Item drop box choose Caption Buttons and change the
number by one, ok your way out, then rest to 25.

And/or reset your default to the XP Theme.

Other options to consider if the above doesn't help, nor moving the glider
over toward the Start Button to list only three icons in the Quick Launch
bar:

Lock Size, Settings and Position of the Taskbar (Line 128)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Restore the Taskbar to Default Functionality (Line 164)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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