[RESOLVED] Program in fullscreen show taskbar

[chris1990]

I have made a program to replace the windows desktop although i would like the taskbar to still be in view.

The program is fullscreen so i think i need the code to show the taskbar.

thanks chris1990

[kows]

depending on how you made it, and how you have your taskbar configured.. make sure the taskbar is always on top (right click on taskbar -> Properties), and make sure your program isn't always on top.. this should work, but in case it doesn't, make your program the height of the screen minus the size of your taskbar.

this might not work on others' computers because it relies on how their taskbar is configured as well, so if they have a larger taskbar than you do your program won't be the right size.. but, if it's just for personal use then it should be fine.

[chris1990]

thnks for your help, much appreciated

but does any one else have any ideas as i would like it to work on my other pcs as well

does anyone know any codes


thnks

[chris1990]

I have found a code to show the taskbar but i cant get it to show it on form load, and when the form is refreshed it also dosent show.

any suggestions

code:
Private Sub form load()
'show th taskbar
rtn = FindWindow("Shell_traywnd", "") 'get the Window
Call SetWindowPos(rtn, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, SWP_SHOWWINDOW) 'show the Taskbar
End Sub

[chris1990]

I have thought of a simpler explanation,

I have a button on my form which shows the taskbar. Is there any way i can get the button "pressed" on form load or a code which brings the taskbar to the front

"the form is fullscreen"

thnks

[bushmobile]

this might be a solution to your problem

[chris1990]

thank you very much i have bin looking for this code on the internet for ages


would you be able to help me on my other problem plz
http://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=430379

[bushmobile]

perhaps the "Always on Bottom" link in my sig can help you