Taskbar Appears as a Flat Line or Size Changes Are Not Saved (810706)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1

SYMPTOMS

The problem that you experience may be different, depending on whether the taskbar is locked.
  • If the taskbar is unlocked:
    The taskbar may appear as a flat line after you shut down and then restart the computer.

    -or-
  • If the taskbar is locked:
    You change the size of the taskbar, but the changes do not appear when you shut down and then restart your computer. This problem may occur when you unlock the taskbar, resize it, lock it, and then shut down.
These problems typically occur after you install a new program on your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows XP. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322389 How to Obtain the Latest Windows XP Service Pack

STATUS

This problem was first corrected in Windows XP Service Pack 1.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:5/25/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix KB810706