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by dilumd

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Windows Taskbar problem
In my pc, Windows task bar is stuck for around 30 seconds in some occasions. Mainly I've noticed that when installing a software, When clearing most recently opened documents in windows. So far I've noticed this problem in above two occasions. But this problem is happening not only in these occasions, most of the time suddenly task bar was stuck. I can't say exactly which occasions other than above two occasions.

I can't access minimized folders or programs by mouse. By using ALT+TAB combination I can access minimized programs. I can access all the icons in the Desktop. ONLY TASK BAR IS STUCK.

I am using Windows XP SP2, My PC is HP dc7700, 2Ghz core 2 Duo processor, 1 GB Memory. Connected to a Windows 2000 server domain.

Can anyone give me a solution

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by thechas

Sounds like either a process is using up too many system resources, or too many processes are running.

I no that this is tired old advice, but start with a thorough anti-virus and anti-spy-ware scan of your system.

Next, take a look at every icon on the right side of the taskbar.
Do you need that application open and running all the time?
For those that you don't need, right click on them, or open the program to access the options or preferences menu and disable the taskbar option.

For some of these, you may need to open MSCONFIG from the run box and manually disable them.

If that still does not fix things, go to the Accessories menu and open up resource monitor. If either memory or page file usage is very high, you may have a memory leak.

Chas

by Former member

Also it will give the resources more memory to complete their set up. This will also make your computer run a little smoother.

Please post back if you have any more problems or questions.

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