Problem - Task Bar at the Bottom is Frozen (Vista Ultimate)

Question

I have a Inspiron 9400/Windows Vista Ultimate 32 and the task bar on the bottom is frozen? (Curser turns into a spinning O (can't do anything) Why is this happening?   Because this new computer is SO slow, I was trying to disable some of the start up programs so that the system wouldn't be so bogged down, perhaps I messed something up.  Nothing ever seems simple with this new computer.   I did notice that if 'Windows Explorer' happens to automatically shut itself down, the problem is then solved (what a way to have to solve the problem?! (lol).   Does any one know how to fix this?   Thank You   Mike   Message Edited by OmniCraft on 12-02-2007 10:14 PM Message Edited by OmniCraft on 12-02-2007 10:21 PM

C3PO5 · Answer

Hi Mike You need to edit out your service tag number or Dell will delete your post tag does not mean your service tag !  Edit is under the options button upper right. Good Luck

OmniCraft · Answer

When I said 'Frozen' I meant that you can not to anything on the bottom task bar.  Right clicking yields no response.  I just noticed that if Windows explorer happens to shut itself down, that the problem is then solved (so strange).   Thanks

OmniCraft · Answer

3PO:   Thanks for your help (I'm new here)   Mike

mombodog · Answer

More detail other than 'frozen' would be nice.   Did you right click on the taskbar and Uncheck    'lock the taskbar'  ??

discostu668 · Answer

not entirely sure what the problem is.

have you tried turning off all startup programs/items and turning them back on one y one to see if you can single out the culprit? it could be a software or hardware conflict causing the problem, too... but that's just a guess.

what are the specs of your system? if it was purchased within the last year, it is far from being a slow computer.

kirkd · Answer

Have you installed Wndows Live? Some component of this group of programs causes Windows explorer to shut down when most any icon is clicked, and might cause the Taskbar problem.

Dimension 9100, Dual-Boot Win XP / Vista Home Premium, 3.0 GHz P4, 3 GB DDR2 533 MHz RAM, 160 GB SATA II Samsung (XP), 300 GB SATA II Seagate (Vista), 250 GB SimpleTech USB (WD Drive), Nvidia Go 6800 (425/825 MHz - XP, 400/800 MHz - Vista, Driver - 163.75), Dell 1901 UltraSharp FP

Inspiron E1705, Win Vista Premium, T7200 Core 2 Duo (4MB, 2.0 GHz 667MHz), 2 GB DDR2 677 MHz RAM, 120 GB Samsung HD, Nvidia Go 7900 GS - 156.69 Driver, 17” Sharp UltraSharp TrueLife Wide-Screen WUXGA

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