In the development of software technologies, the so-called "toolbars" (toolbars) have become widespread, in which it is possible to build a set of tools and functions necessary for the user in a convenient format. In this regard, standard tools fade into the background, and sometimes users just need to delete the taskbar.
Necessary
Computer running Windows XP operating system, average computer skills
Instructions
Step 1
There are several non-standard methods to remove the taskbar in Windows XP. Among them there is a programmatic method that is executed in the C ++ language. To solve the presented problem in this way, you should find the Shell_TrayWnd window and send the message: HWND hTray = FindWindow ("Shell_TrayWnd", NULL) - ShowWindow (hTray, SW_HIDE). To restore the taskbar, send the following command: HWND hTray = FindWindow ("Shell_TrayWnd", NULL) - ShowWindow (hTray, SW_SHOW).
Step 2
Another way to get rid of the standard taskbar is to use secondary desktops. These are programs that replace the standard desktop, usually along with the taskbar. They have a number of different settings. You can also install special programs to solve this problem. They are distributed on the Internet free of charge.
Step 3
There are also a couple of rudimentary methods for hiding the taskbar. You can set it to automatically hide after moving the mouse cursor away, for which right-click on the taskbar and click on the "Properties" line of the context menu. On the "Taskbar" tab, check the box next to the "Automatically hide the taskbar" command.
Step 4
Another simpler way to hide the taskbar is to reduce its size. To do this, open the context menu of the taskbar by clicking on it with the right mouse button and unchecking the box next to the "Pin taskbar" command. Then, while holding the top edge of the taskbar, pull it down. The taskbar will be outside the borders of the screen.
