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    Space at the top of my screen?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Altuno, Aug 18, 2011.

  1. Altuno

    Altuno Notebook Consultant

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    I've noticed when I maximise windows, that theres a space of about 0.5cm at the top of my screen which is left blank. I can drag things into this area without making them maximise, although itl just be immediately pushed down, so its not just a blank area of the screen.

    Is it meant to be like this? I havent had this happen before.
     

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    This is caused by a process called toaster.exe. This process belongs to Dell DataSafe Local Backup. One simple way is to uninstall this software. But it seems that this software is integrated into Dell factory image restore, I am not sure it is safe to uninstall. I checked the startup service shown in the msconfig, and found a familiar name, which is SoftThinks Agent Service.SoftThinks is the software vendor who provides this problematic software. So here is the way to get rid of the process toaster.exe:

    Open control panel
    Double click on the ‘Administrative Tools’
    Double clikc on the ‘Services’
    Scroll down and find the ‘SoftThinks Agent Service’, change the startup type to ‘Disabled’, and then click ‘OK’.
    Restart your computer, problem solved .

    Source:
    Night Walker: Small top margin/gap on Windows 7 desktop, Dell computer
     
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  3. Joe85

    Joe85 Notebook Deity

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    Awsome. Make sure you rep that dude. :)
     
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    Altuno Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks!

    What's the point of such a function anyway, easy desktop right-click access?

    Definately repped :)
     
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    It has to do with dell back up. I disabled it before and did not run into problems when i had to restore my AW. :D
     
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