Unable to See or Use the Taskbar

ID: Q199161


The information in this article applies to:


SYMPTOMS

When you try to use the taskbar, you may not be able to see it or use it.


CAUSE

This issue can occur if you have maximized a program window, and the taskbar is not configured to always be on top of the desktop.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, enable the "Always on top" feature:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Taskbar or Taskbar & Start Menu.


  2. Click to select the Always on top check box, and then click OK.



MORE INFORMATION

The following list provides descriptions of the different settings on the Taskbar tab of Taskbar Properties:

Additional query words:


Keywords          : kbui win95 win98 
Version           : WINDOWS:95
Platform          : WINDOWS 
Issue type        : kbprb 

Last Reviewed: May 6, 1999