Fuzzy icons on Quick Launch bar

treedty · 03-12-2007

Could someone explain how I could have fuzzy-looking icons on my Quick Launch toolbar when the icons on my task bar seem to be sharp and clear? I recently had several things on my laptop repaired because it was still under warranty. They sent it back to me with a new hard drive installed. I have no idea where my old hard drive is with all its' settings, files, documents, emails, etc. It's a very long story as to why I didn't have a copy (I did have my documents and favorites but all my emails for the last three years are gone). Not to mention, someone (a computer tech at that) has access to my hard drive and could be doing all sorts of things to me).
Anyway, I'm trying to reset my display to its' former appearance and may have inadvertently messed up a setting.
If you have any suggestions, you will have to explain as if to a 4 year old. I am not computer savvy at all.
Thanks, treedty

Hengis · 03-12-2007

Hi there and welcome to the site!

Can we try a little test to see if it is a part of your screen that is "out of focus"....
Right-click any blank portion of your taskbar.

Click on Properties from the menu.
The Taskbar Properties box will appear. On the Taskbar tab check the "Auto hide" box.
Hit the Apply button at the bottom right.

No that the task bar has been hidden, drag another window..or picture/icon to the area where the quicklaunch normally would be....is it fuzzy?

To re-set the taskbar, just do the reverse of above.

03-12-2007	#1
treedty New Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska Posts: 1	Fuzzy icons on Quick Launch bar Could someone explain how I could have fuzzy-looking icons on my Quick Launch toolbar when the icons on my task bar seem to be sharp and clear? I recently had several things on my laptop repaired because it was still under warranty. They sent it back to me with a new hard drive installed. I have no idea where my old hard drive is with all its' settings, files, documents, emails, etc. It's a very long story as to why I didn't have a copy (I did have my documents and favorites but all my emails for the last three years are gone). Not to mention, someone (a computer tech at that) has access to my hard drive and could be doing all sorts of things to me). Anyway, I'm trying to reset my display to its' former appearance and may have inadvertently messed up a setting. If you have any suggestions, you will have to explain as if to a 4 year old. I am not computer savvy at all. Thanks, treedty

03-12-2007	#2
Hengis PCHF Founder & Owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: The PCHF Bunker Posts: 15,583 PC Experience: Microsoft Certified Professional	Hi there and welcome to the site! Can we try a little test to see if it is a part of your screen that is "out of focus".... Right-click any blank portion of your taskbar. Click on Properties from the menu. The Taskbar Properties box will appear. On the Taskbar tab check the "Auto hide" box. Hit the Apply button at the bottom right. No that the task bar has been hidden, drag another window..or picture/icon to the area where the quicklaunch normally would be....is it fuzzy? To re-set the taskbar, just do the reverse of above. __________________ Handy Links: Pre-Work \| System File Checker \| Promote PCHF! \| Post your BSOD \| Post a screenshot

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