Moving Task bar from the top of the screen back to the bottom

Hi, My task bar is at the top of my screen. Can someone tell me how to put it back on the bottom?
Windowsxp home, 512ram, Sony Vaio Desktop
Thanks Herb

 

Right-click it and unlock it, then left-click and hold the button down and drag it to the bottom. Now lock the taskbar.

 

Doesn't work. I already tried dragging it. It wont go any farther than halfway down and fills half the screen.

 

Try doing it in two moves, first to the side then to the bottom.

 

It wont move to the side only up and down.

 

Google should have the answer, unless you're infected with 'something'.

 

HDB

You are clicking on the edge, that will pull open and enlarge any window.

Click your task bar in the center of the empty space between the quick menu on the left and the system tray (Time) on the right.

Now drag the whole bar instead of expanding its size!

Mike

 

I have clicked along the Whole task bar , middle , sides , everywhere, always same thing. I know that when you point to a corner on any window you can move it anywhere but this doesn't. I dont get the four way arrow or side to side arrow on my mouse only the up and down one. I tried moving it everywhere!

 

hdb can you move other Icons and windows on the desktop by left dragging them?

Mike

 

Check this:

Rt click blank spot on desktop then properties then Desktop Tab then customize desktop then Web.

If Lock Desktop Items is checked then uncheck it and click ok!

Mike

 

Lock desktop items is already unchecked(darn it) and I can drag other items.

 

I can only suggest checking for malware OR that if you may be using some sort of "power tool" software.

 

Try it in Safe mode!

Mike

 

Next step after that, System Restore I suppose.

Matt

 

You shouldn't be getting the "up and down one ". It should stay as an ordinary cursor.You must be clicking on the edge.

mickzer.

 

I really appreciate everyone's help on this. I finnaly got it back. I read ( on the net )to hold the curser over the clock and right click, hold it down and move to the center of the side you want it to go. Nothing moves when you drag the curser but it will appear when you release. I had to go from top to side to bottom. Again, Thanks everyone, Herb

 

That is a new one on me!

How bout post that link here so we may read it!

I tried that on both XP and 2K and it don't work for me.

Does it work for anyone else?

Mike

 

Issues and questions related to the Windows Taskbar

 

I am curious?

Has anyone else ever heard of this?

Can anyone make it work?

I tried it on 2k and XP with no results!

Mike

 

This was a little tricky for me. I't didn't work from top to bottom but worked when I moved it from the top to the side, then from side to bottom. Again Thanks! Herb