SP2 Problems

[CivCube]

I just downloaded Service Pack 2. The Dell now takes forever to start up, and the task bar has disappeared. What should I do?

 

[Blackbird_SR-71]

The dell starting up i don't think has anything to do with SP2. what do you mean the taskbar disappeared?

 

[CivCube]

The Start bar at the bottom. I might have an idea of getting it back, however. Is there a way to access the Control Panel without the Start button?

 

[MarineCorps]

The Start bar at the bottom. I might have an idea of getting it back, however. Is there a way to access the Control Panel without the Start button?

Yeah click on the my computer Icon on the desktop. The other places selection includes the control panel.

 

[CivCube]

Are you sure that's a viable option for XP? Isn't there some way to access it via Explorer?

 

[Zakharov]

Yes it's a viable option in XP. If you cannot access My Computer then you will have to use safe mode to adjust settings.

Edit: I have realised there are also other ways of accessing My Computer, as long as you have some shortcut icons on the desktop.

Here is a screenshot of what MarineCorps was referring to:

 

[CivCube]

This might take a little longer than I thought...okay, the taskbar does show up when I unselect Auto-Hide. The thing disappears when I click on it, though.

Edit: Well, locking it took care of it disappearing, although now it's just a fourth visible.

 

[Comraddict]

well move it civcube! maybe it is locked. unlock, then move!

 

[CivCube]

Ah, problem is, if I do unlock it, the taskbar will disappear again. Well, no matter. I guess I'm on the right track now. Thanks, everyone!