Article ID: 279774 - Last Review: January 25, 2006 - Revision: 1.2

Cannot Move or Resize the Taskbar or Any Toolbars on the Taskbar

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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.
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CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the taskbar is locked.
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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.
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STATUS

This behavior is by design. In Windows XP Home Edition, the taskbar is locked by default.
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Keywords: 
kbprb kbui KB279774
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