Task Bar not auto-hiding inactive icons.

[Ben Hogland]

I just reloaded Windows XP pro and loaded all updates (SP2 and all other
critical updates). When I was complete, the task bar (lower right of the
screen where the clock is) no longer hides inactive icons. I checked
properties and the "Hide inactive Icons" is selected. I deselected it,
rebooted, re-selected it and rebooted and it still won't hide inactive
icons. Does anyone have any ideas why it's not hiding inactive icons and
(or) how to fix it?

Thanks,

Ben

 

[Guest]

Try below website, righthand column, click Line #53
Troubleshooting Windows XP, Tweaks and Fixes for Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

 

[Anando [MS-MVP]]

Hello Ben,

It usually takes some time before Windows figures out the icons that are less frequently used and
hides them. You may want to wait for a couple of hours more.

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[Ben Hogland]

Hello Ben,

It usually takes some time before Windows figures out the icons that
are less frequently used and hides them. You may want to wait for a
couple of hours more.

This was the problem.. Took more than a couple of hours though.. More
like 6 hours of on time as I loaded XP yesterday..

Thanks,

Ben