About Craig Thomson Expertise I can give some information on anything to do with computing and can give more detailed answers on the following subjects:
General computing questions
Application Packages
Fixing Software faults
Getting rid of virus, spyware, adware e.t.c
Keeping your computer secure
open source software
Html
Installing Graphics Cards
Installing Ram Expert
Installing Small Networks
Installing sound cards
Qbasic
Basic questions about the software development life cycle
Dos questions
Reformatting FAT32 drives and NTFS Drives
Windows Operating systems (95,98,ME,XP)
Experience I have a wide experience with computers.
I know a vast range of subjects to do with computers.
i first started writing computer software at the age of 4 and i was very gifted.
I have been using computers and helping friends and family solve computer related problems for years.
i have extensive knowledge in all subjects to do with computers and there is very few questions i won't be able to answer.
If i cannot find an answer which is very rare i will be able to point the person in the right direction.
Education/Credentials ISO 9001-2000 Computer Skills Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 Windows 95/98 Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 Windows XP Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 DOS Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 Word 2000 Test Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 MS Excel 2000 Test Certification
ISO 9001-2000 English Language (Words and Phrases) Certification
Higher Chemistry module: World Of Carbon
Higher Computing various units and modules
GCSE/ Standard Grade Computing Intermediate 2 Grade B
GCSE/ Standard Grade Wood Work Intermediate 2 Grade A
GCSE/ Standard Grade English Intermediate 1 Grade B
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I cannot see my minimized programs on the taskbar. Can you help? When I disable all the toolbars on the taskbar (such as addresses) the taskbar disappears completely.
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Hi Kristian
Sounds like you have the auto hide taskbar switched on
heres how to fix this:
move your mouse over the space where the taskbar used to be.
right click and choose properties
un tick auto-hide the taskbar , then click apply and ok
that should solve the problem.
If it still does it then you may have a virus or other rogue program causing this try using a good virus scanner to find and get rid of the program.
hope that helps
from Craig
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It's not autohide, as I can see it when I haven't got my cursor over the taskbar. I cannot see my minimized programs, but I can see the quick launch.
Answer Hi Kristian
there is two reasons i can think of as to why this might be happening.
(1) A virus or similar program has done this to your taskbar.
(2) one of the windows system files is missing or corrupt like taskman.exe you find these in windows/system32 folder.
Try a virus scan to see if theres a virus doing this. Some viruses can stop parts of windows working correctly.
Next if that doesn't work try running system file checker. To do this go into start----->Run then type sfc /scannow into the box and click ok. That should replace any missing files.
also you might have installed a program that changes the way your windows looks like windows blinds. The ones that put a skin over your existing windows these if you don't uninstall there properly can cause problems like the task bar going funny.
If all else fails try reinstalling windows but don't reformat first that sometimes replaces missing files and if that fails do a system reformat you might want to get help doing this but only do it as a last resort and make sure you back up all the stuff you don't want to lose.
