Start Panel Problem
Wednesday, March 9, 2005 by _02 | Discussion: WindowBlinds
Can anyone tell me why sometimes the start panel is huge (even on compact skins) and small at other times. I would like them to be small all the time. When their big they take up half the screen. I have reloaded and rebooted, but it will still be big. Thanks for any help.
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_02
Reply #2 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 9:51 AM
Reply #2 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 9:51 AM
I dont have a program to put one on here, but I will email you one okay?
eieio
Reply #5 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:42 AM
Reply #5 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 10:42 AM
ok, it will be a little while before I can check it, but I'll look and see if I can suggest anything. 
Emilio Cerra
Reply #7 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 11:27 AM
Reply #7 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 11:27 AM
Your problem is most probably associated with your icon sizes. Try going into display properties->appearance->effects. If you have Use Large Icons checked, uncheck it. See if that helps.
eieio
Reply #8 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2:07 PM
Reply #8 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2:07 PM
I got the screenshot, Cindi. Thanks for sending it over.
At first glance, I'd say it is because of the number of places on the right hand side of the start panel (My Documents, My Pictures, etc.). When it does appear smaller, do you have the same number of entries on the right side? If so, are they closer together? Does it only appear larger on some skins but not others?
Sorry for all the questions, but they could narrow down the cause.
At first glance, I'd say it is because of the number of places on the right hand side of the start panel (My Documents, My Pictures, etc.). When it does appear smaller, do you have the same number of entries on the right side? If so, are they closer together? Does it only appear larger on some skins but not others?
Sorry for all the questions, but they could narrow down the cause.
_02
Reply #9 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2:25 PM
Reply #9 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2:25 PM
Good questions. My Start panel always has the same things on it. I have never changed that. I have tested it out with a dozen skins, and it is the same thing. I did however make some adjustments with my Icon settings that was suggested by Emilio Cerra which seems to have helped a little. But I have seen them smaller.It is about an inch shorter now, but the compacts are not smaller, just shorter by about an inch. They of course are not as wide as regular, but are still bigger than they were. The weird part is, sometimes when I install a skin the Start Panel is huge. Then after I have shut down the next time I Start my computer again, it is smaller. Not alway's but alot of the time. I do not make changes to my settings in between. I hope that you can understand all I just said! And thank's again for your help. It is very kind.
_02
Reply #10 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2:28 PM
Thanks Emilio. It made a small change, but there is still a problem,
Reply #10 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 2:28 PM
| Your problem is most probably associated with your icon sizes. Try going into display properties->appearance->effects. If you have Use Large Icons checked, uncheck it. See if that helps. |
Thanks Emilio. It made a small change, but there is still a problem,
Emilio Cerra
Reply #13 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 4:58 PM
Reply #13 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 4:58 PM
Was this happening before the switch to 4.5?
eieio
Reply #15 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 9:09 PM
Reply #15 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 9:09 PM
Cindi, I'm at a loss. If it ever shows small again, take a screenshot and send it. Maybe by comparing the two, an idea will come to mind.
_02
Reply #16 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 9:35 PM
Reply #16 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 9:35 PM
Okay Pic. Thankyou so much. You are very kind to try so hard. At least it is better since I adjusted my icon size. It does'nt go to the top of the screen anymore!
NightTrainthedark
Reply #18 Thursday, March 10, 2005 7:29 AM
Reply #18 Thursday, March 10, 2005 7:29 AM
Mrs clwoods, can you post a screenshot under your desktop image on your wc personal site?
or Pictoratus, can you post the screenshot for her somewhere?
It has to be a simple fix.
or Pictoratus, can you post the screenshot for her somewhere?
It has to be a simple fix.
_02
Reply #19 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:41 AM
I sure will. I don't know how soon I will be able to get uploaded. I have tried to upload my destop pic there for 2 day's with no success. As soon as I get it through I will post it at this thread. And keep in mind that I have alway's had the same stuff on my Start Panel. Thanks for looking.
Reply #19 Thursday, March 10, 2005 9:41 AM
| Mrs clwoods, can you post a screenshot under your desktop image on your wc personal site? |
I sure will. I don't know how soon I will be able to get uploaded. I have tried to upload my destop pic there for 2 day's with no success. As soon as I get it through I will post it at this thread. And keep in mind that I have alway's had the same stuff on my Start Panel. Thanks for looking.
eieio
Reply #20 Thursday, March 10, 2005 1:34 PM
Reply #20 Thursday, March 10, 2005 1:34 PM
Here it is. I cut the image down on the width, but the height is correct.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, March 9, 2005 9:43 AM