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    Taskbar in XP and classic

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Crimsonman, Jul 25, 2007.

  1. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    My Taskbar is in windows classic mode, but when i click the start button, the menu is in XP form. I tried to switch, and that didn't change it. Internet explorer (7) is in it's normal form. What is going on?
     
    Crimsonman, Jul 25, 2007
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  2. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    Right click on the start button > properties > Start Menu > Classic Start Menu?
     
    Commander Wolf, Jul 25, 2007
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  3. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    Nope, it's in XP form
     
    Crimsonman, Jul 25, 2007
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Make sure "Visual Styles On Windows And Buttons" is unchecked. It should make everything classic including programs.

    Right click My Computer | Properties | Advanced tab |
    Under Performance, Settings button | Visual Effects tab
    Select Use Visual Styles On Windows And Buttons | uncheck | apply | OK
     
    Kdawgca, Jul 25, 2007
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    well, if you can believe it, all i had to do was restart my computer. I cant believe i never thought of that
     
    Crimsonman, Jul 25, 2007
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