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Encarta: Taskbar Covered at 640 x 480 Display Resolution

Article ID: 178106

Article Last Modified on 1/22/2007

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SYMPTOMS

When you start Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia for Windows, you may be unable to view the Windows taskbar while Encarta is running maximized.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the display resolution is set to 640 x 480 and the Auto Hide taskbar setting is disabled.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use either of the following methods.

Increase Display Resolution to 800 x 600 or Larger

To do this:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Display.
  3. On the Settings tab, move the Desktop area or Screen area slider to the right to change the setting to 800 x 600 pixels or higher.
  4. Click OK, and then click OK again.
  5. Close Control Panel.

Enable the Auto Hide Taskbar Setting

To do this:

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Taskbar or Taskbar & Start Menu.
  2. On the Taskbar Options tab, click to select the Auto Hide check box.
  3. Click OK.

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