Try this program
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
"MewtwoMew" <mewtwomew@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I have a problem with my taskbar not showing the active windows, be they
> maximized or minimized. It's like a blue bar from the Quick Launch menu
> all
> the way to the area where the clock and other icons are. Normally, the
> taskbar is supposed to show your open windows. How do I solve this problem
> so
> my taskbar will show my open windows?
> --
> MewtwoMew
>
>
> "JamieH" wrote:
>
>> I've got a problem with my Taskbar! Similar to problems already posted
>> but the fixes which seem to work for others just don't seem to work for
>> me!
>>
>> I'm using the xp start menu not classic. Every time I log on I have to
>> resize my task bar as it defaults to a size that takes up half the
>> screen. Also my start button is not there! just a green strip. I am
>> using the quick launch menu in my task bar.
>>
>> Please help as this is very frustrating and annoying!
>>
>> Jamie
>>
>>