Help when I turned on my computer all the icons are at the top

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 14:56

After having my laptop on standby this morning, I came back to turn it back on and all the icons

start/skype/msn etc are along the top instead of the bottom

Tried to drag them down but they wont move, what have I pressed to make them go to the top

From a daft woman

Sheila

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 14:59

Forgot to say if I stand on my head its OK )

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 15:05

Sheila



1. To move the Windows XP Taskbar, you must temporarily unlock it. To unlock the taskbar, just right-click on the clock in the System Tray area of the taskbar (on the bottom-right of your screen) and uncheck "Lock the taskbar".



2. Now, click and hold on an empty area of the taskbar, then move your mouse down to the bottom of the screen. Your taskbar should move with your mouse.



3. Re-lock the Windows XP Taskbar after making changes. Right-click on the clock in the System Tray area of the taskbar (on the bottom-right of your screen) and check "Lock the taskbar".

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 15:08

will try all that thanks yorkie58, will get back if this idiot cant do it

Moover321


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 649

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 15:10

Right click on any part of your desk top (not on an Icon) - should get "Arrange Icons by" top line - move curser over it and select how you want your icons to be displayed - easiest is "arrange by name" click on it



Hope this helps!



If it is the Icons on Right click on the tool bar (not on any Icon on the tool bar and select how you want the display!



Good luck!

Moover321


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 649

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 15:11

Right click on any part of your desk top (not on an Icon) - should get "Arrange Icons by" top line - move curser over it and select how you want your icons to be displayed - easiest is "arrange by name" click on it



Hope this helps!



If it is the Icons on Right click on the tool bar (not on any Icon) on the tool bar and select how you want the display!



Good luck!

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 15:14

Small point and I am no more computer wise than Sheila.



At a guess curently the clock (the 1.) might also be at the top of the screen - otherwise even I could work out what to do the instructions are clear and yorkie58 when it comes to computers that is a miracle

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 15:18

Hi even the clock is at the top will try again when I drag nothing moves, will try Moover suggestions

blow being stupid

yorkie58


Joined: 16/09/2008
Posts: 245

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 15:21

LOL - doesn't matter where the clock is, just follow the instructions but read it as "System Tray area of the taskbar (on the top-right of your screen)

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 15:29

THANKS ALL, YIPPEE IT WORKS

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 15:44

Smithy - I'm pleased, by the way which instruction worked?

Sandie


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 251

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 17:00

Sheila - Glad you got your system tray sorted. Enjoyed our day. Sandie xx

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 17:15

Tom I tried Yorkie's and after a while I figured it out and it worked, how stupid am I

thanks Sandie, wrapped all the Santa presents now, what a job all 10 of them

stockiefan


Joined: 04/05/2009
Posts: 574

Message Posted:
14/12/2009 19:11

Hey Smithy, dont br breaking my laptop !!! Lol