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23-Jun-2007, 09:09 AM #1
Question Minimizing makes program disappear?
When I minimize any window I am using, it completly disappears. It does not show in the task bar at the bottom of the screen. But if I hit "ctrl-alt-delete", the program is still running. I have no idea how or why this started happening. Any ideas on how to fix it?

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23-Jun-2007, 09:17 AM #2
Download and run the edit on line 240.

Programs Aren't Minimized in the Taskbar (Line 240)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Note: Do not reboot or logoff. Once the edit is merged, right click the Notification Area/Task Manager/Processes. Highlight Explorer.exe, End Process. Leave the Task Manager open. Once the process has ended, choose File/New Task and type in: Explorer.exe.
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23-Jun-2007, 01:32 PM #3
Thumbs up Thanks!
It fixed it! Thank you so much for your help. Would you maybe know what could have caused the error? I ran several virus scans and found nothing.
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23-Jun-2007, 02:50 PM #4
No i am sorry i dont

Perhaps something changed the registry setting
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