Toolbars Command Is Unavailable on the Taskbar (234340)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
This article was previously published under Q234340

SYMPTOMS

When you right-click a blank area on the taskbar, the Toolbars command may not be displayed.

CAUSE

This issue can occur if you upgrade Internet Explorer versions 2 or 3 directly to Internet Explorer 5. NOTE: The Toolbar command is installed with the Active Desktop Update included in Internet Explorer 4.0.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, uninstall Internet Explorer 5, install Internet Explorer 4.0 with the Windows Desktop Update, and then install Internet Explorer 5.

NOTE: If Internet Explorer 4.0 is already installed, you can add the Windows Desktop Update.

MORE INFORMATION

For information about Active Desktop or Internet Explorer 4.0, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

165695 How to Add or Remove Windows Desktop Update

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/13/2003
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kbprb kbui KB234340
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