How to Expand a Taskbar in Vista
The taskbar is the main hub of the Microsoft Vista operating system. From the taskbar, you can access all your menus, quick launch icons and system notifications. The taskbar customization options include expanding the size, moving the taskbar location and auto-hiding the taskbar when not in use. When you expand the taskbar, you increase the number of open programs and icons you can view on it.
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Instructions
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Right click the taskbar, which is usually located at the bottom of your screen.
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Remove the check mark next to "Lock the taskbar"
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Hover the mouse at the top of the taskbar until you see an up and down arrow. Click and drag up to expand the taskbar.
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Right click the taskbar.
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Recheck the "Lock the taskbar" option, if you want to keep it locked at the new size. Skip this step if you like to occasionally adjust the size of the bar.
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