The Tablet PC Input Panel taskbar button occupies most of the taskbar, and you cannot resize the button in Windows XP Tablet PC Edition or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 (905515)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005


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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry

SYMPTOMS

The Tablet PC Input Panel taskbar button occupies most of the taskbar. You cannot resize the button.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because of a corrupted registry entry that dictates the dimensions of the Tablet PC Input Panel taskbar button.

RESOLUTION

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
  2. At the command prompt, type regsvr32 -u %programfiles%\common files\microsoft shared\ink\tipband.dll, and then press ENTER.
  3. Restart the Tablet PC.
  4. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
  5. At the command prompt, type regsvr32 %programfiles%\common files\microsoft shared\ink\tipband.dll, and then press ENTER.
  6. Restart the Tablet PC.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/31/2005
Keywords:kbtshoot kbprb KB905515 kbAudEndUser
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