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Software => Internet browsers => Topic started by: GrandpaJim on October 14, 2009, 07:08:32 AM

Title: Taskbar in IE8
Post by: GrandpaJim on October 14, 2009, 07:08:32 AM

I have used the address window in the Taskbar (bottom of screen) for years in many browsers.  I recently installed IE8 on this machine & the address window is not there & is not one of the options in IE8.  Can anyone help ???

Title: Re: Taskbar in IE8
Post by: Allan on October 14, 2009, 07:11:19 AM

I'm not sure I understand - address window on the taskbar?

Title: Re: Taskbar in IE8
Post by: Karnac on October 14, 2009, 08:38:09 AM

The address taskbar was removed with the arrival of SP3.

Alternatives can be found here.....

http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/restore-address-toolbar-deskband-after-installing-xp-sp3/

Title: Re: Taskbar in IE8
Post by: Allan on October 14, 2009, 09:09:18 AM

I'd forgotten all about that.

Title: Re: Taskbar in IE8
Post by: Kip on October 14, 2009, 10:36:40 AM

Windows Search 4.0 (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/desktopsearch/default.mspx) has a toolbar which seems to work similarly to the address toolbar but look bulkier.

Title: Re: Taskbar in IE8
Post by: GrandpaJim on October 16, 2009, 11:33:42 AM

Thanks, everyone. I've downloaded the 3rd party software to provide the address window, but have not had a chance to try it yet.  I didn't know that SP3 disabled this.  I don't recall Microsoft saying anything about it, either.  Imagine that!