Taskbar Size Not Reinstated After Turning Off High Contrast Feature (262766)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q262766

SYMPTOMS

After you turn off the High Contrast display feature, the taskbar is not returned to the previous height.

CAUSE

The taskbar is resized to accommodate the larger High Contrast fonts, but is not resized when these fonts are no longer being used.

WORKAROUND

To resize the taskbar for the smaller fonts:
  1. Position the mouse pointer at the top edge of the taskbar so that it is displayed as a two-headed arrow.
  2. Drag the top edge of the taskbar lower to resize it.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
Keywords:kbEnableSight kbenv kbFAQ kbprb kbui KB262766
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