"Clarence" <mkstech@bellsouth.net> wrote
> Running applications don't show up on the Taskbar whether they're
> minimized or not. This happened after having to perform an install from
> the restore disk for the laptop. Has anyone ever experienced this issue
> before?

Try running the edit on Kelly's site:
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
Line 240: Programs Aren't Minimized in the Taskbar
Line 164: Restore Taskbar to Default Functionality

See the top of the page for info on running the edit.

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Rock [MS-MVP User/Shell]