Cannot Move or Resize the Taskbar or Any Toolbars on the Taskbar (279774)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
This article was previously published under Q279774

SYMPTOMS

When you hover the mouse pointer over the edge of the taskbar or over the edge of a toolbar on the taskbar, a double-arrow mouse pointer (which resizes the item) is not displayed.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the taskbar is locked.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods to unlock the taskbar:
  • Right-click the taskbar, and then click to clear the Lock Taskbar option.

    -or-
  • Use the Taskbar and Start Menu tool in Control Panel:

    1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
    2. Double-click Taskbar and Start Menu.
    3. On the Taskbar tab, click to clear the Lock the taskbar check box.
    4. Click OK.

STATUS

This behavior is by design. In Windows XP Home Edition, the taskbar is locked by default.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/25/2006
Keywords:kbprb kbui KB279774
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