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Task Manager - Small Footprint Mode

How to Switch Between Normal and Small Footprint Mode in Vista and Windows 7 Task Manager
Published by Brink
12-17-2007
Task Manager - Small Footprint Mode

How to Switch Between Normal and Small Footprint Mode in Vista and Windows 7 Task Manager

information   Information
This shows you how to switch between the normal and small footprint mode in Task Manager to save window space.
Note   Note
This can sometimes be mistaken as a problem with Task Manager.





Here's How:
1. Open Task Manager by:
A) Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.

OR

B) Right click on the taskbar and click on Task Manager.
2. Click on the tab you want to see. (see screenshots below)

3. Double click on a border of Task Manager to switch between modes.
NOTE: See the border areas highlighted in yellow below.
Normal Taskbar Footprint Mode:
click2.jpg

Small Taskbar Footprint Mode:
click1.jpg
That's it,
Shawn





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Applies to
All Vista Versions
64 Bit & 32 Bit

10-19-2008  
vgzm


Vista Home Premium 32bit
 
 

Re: Task Manager - Small Footprint Mode

This simple method solved my problem, thanks a lot.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
10-19-2008  
Brink


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
Texas, USA
 
 

Re: Task Manager - Small Footprint Mode

Your welcome vgzm.

Shawn
My System SpecsSystem Spec
10-22-2008  
hkancyr


Vista Ultimate x64 SP2
 
 

Re: Task Manager - Small Footprint Mode

Thanks Brink, I thought I had some sort of weird virus messin' with my Task Manager. I guess it was only me double clicking the border inadvertently.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
10-22-2008  
Brink


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
Texas, USA
 
 

Re: Task Manager - Small Footprint Mode

Your welcome Hkancyr. It is definitely easy to think that.

Shawn
My System SpecsSystem Spec
05-15-2011  
ali777


Vista Ultimate
 
 

Re: Task Manager - Small Footprint Mode

Thanks very very much. That was exaclty thing i want. you are great.
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05-15-2011  
Brink


Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
Texas, USA
 
 

Re: Task Manager - Small Footprint Mode

You're most welcome Ali, and welcome to Vista Forums.
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