Task Manager Menu Bar and Tabs Are Not Visible (193050)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q193050

SYMPTOMS

When you start Task Manager, the menu bar and tabs may not be visible.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if Task Manager is running in Tiny Footprint mode.

When you double-click the empty space in the border around the tabs, Task Manager switches to this mode.

RESOLUTION

To switch Task Manager to its normal display mode, double-click the top border of the window.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, perform the following steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Run.
  2. Type taskmgr.exe.
  3. Hold down CTRL+ALT+SHIFT at the same time, and while holding them down press ENTER.

MORE INFORMATION

When Task Manager is running in Tiny Footprint mode, you can resize the window.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/28/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB193050
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