Vista - changing the "Start" icon position

blivis · 08-11-2009

hi,
i got windows vista ultimate x32bit.
i want to know whether there is a way of changing or moving the "start" icon position from left to right in the task bar after the installation of the operating system?
thx

**Kornfan71** · 08-12-2009

Quote: Originally Posted by blivis

hi,
i got windows vista ultimate x32bit.
i want to know whether there is a way of changing or moving the "start" icon position from left to right in the task bar after the installation of the operating system?
thx

Hi there. Unfortunately, this cannot be done. This excerpt from the Vista Help and Support file may be of some use.

To move the Start button

The Start button is located on the taskbar. Although you can't remove the Start button from the taskbar, you can move the taskbar—and the Start button along with it.
Right-click an empty space on the taskbar. If Lock the Taskbar has a check mark beside it, click it to remove the check mark.
Click an empty space on the taskbar, and then hold down the mouse button as you drag the taskbar to one of the four edges of the desktop. When the taskbar is where you want it, release the mouse button.
Note
- To lock the taskbar into place, right-click an empty space on the taskbar, and then click Lock the Taskbar so that the check mark reappears.

08-11-2009	#1 (permalink)
blivis vista ultimate x32 1 posts	changing the "Start" icon position hi, i got windows vista ultimate x32bit. i want to know whether there is a way of changing or moving the "start" icon position from left to right in the task bar after the installation of the operating system? thx
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08-12-2009	#2 (permalink)
Kornfan71 Vista Business x86/Win7 RC x86/XP Pro SP3 x86 6 posts	Re: changing the "Start" icon position Quote: Originally Posted by blivis hi, i got windows vista ultimate x32bit. i want to know whether there is a way of changing or moving the "start" icon position from left to right in the task bar after the installation of the operating system? thx Hi there. Unfortunately, this cannot be done. This excerpt from the Vista Help and Support file may be of some use. To move the Start button The Start button is located on the taskbar. Although you can't remove the Start button from the taskbar, you can move the taskbar—and the Start button along with it. Right-click an empty space on the taskbar. If Lock the Taskbar has a check mark beside it, click it to remove the check mark. Click an empty space on the taskbar, and then hold down the mouse button as you drag the taskbar to one of the four edges of the desktop. When the taskbar is where you want it, release the mouse button. Note To lock the taskbar into place, right-click an empty space on the taskbar, and then click Lock the Taskbar so that the check mark reappears.
My System Specs

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