Encarta: Taskbar Covered at 640 x 480 Display Resolution (178106)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia for Windows
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2001 for Windows
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2001 for Windows
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 99
  • Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2001
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99 Concise Edition
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 99
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 Concise Edition
  • Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000 Deluxe Edition
This article was previously published under Q178106

SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia for Windows, you may be unable to view the Windows taskbar while Encarta is running maximized.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the display resolution is set to 640 x 480 and the Auto Hide taskbar setting is disabled.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods.

Increase Display Resolution to 800 x 600 or Larger

To do this:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display.
  3. On the Settings tab, move the Desktop area or Screen area slider to the right to change the setting to 800 x 600 pixels or higher.
  4. Click OK, and then click OK again.
  5. Close Control Panel.

Enable the Auto Hide Taskbar Setting

To do this:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Taskbar or Taskbar & Start Menu.
  2. On the Taskbar Options tab, click to select the Auto Hide check box.
  3. Click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbdisplay kbenv kbprb KB178106
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