Vertical taskbar clock is cut off by notification graphic

Happens on one computer, any theme; other computer is fine

http://lenehey.info/6eM7Nk8j/taskbarbad.PNG

I have a frustrating problem with the taskbar in vertical configuration.  The system tray icons are pushed down, which pushes the clock down, which is then covered by the notifications icon.  See the linked screen-grab.  I can fix it temporarily by moving the taskbar to horizontal configuration, and then moving it back.  But it messes up again, e.g., when it is resized or new task tray icons are added.  This happens on my work laptop.  My personal laptop does not have this problem at all. 

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Reply #1 Top

Is this related to Windowblinds? Can you tell me what skin/theme you having issue?

Reply #2 Top

Yes, this is definitely a Windowblinds issue. I've tried uninstalling Windowblinds and the problem goes away.  It returned when I reinstalled Windowblinds.  Also,k it's any skin.  I am using the "Modern" one that comes with Windowblinds, but it happens with any of them that I've tried.  Also the resolution setting or monitor resolution doesn't affect it. 

I'll add that there is probably something going on with my work laptop specifically because it doesn't happen with my other laptop, that uses the exact same skin and other desktop settings.  My other laptop is only a year old with Windows 10 out of the box, whereas my work laptop was upagraded from Windows 7.

Reply #3 Top

Modern look okay on mine. Please try purge and reinstall to see if the problem goes away. : https://forums.stardock.com/486023/windowblinds-support-faq#reinstalling

make sure you download the latest version and install it. And don't forget to reboot.

Please report back. Thanks

 

 

Reply #4 Top

Hi basj -- Thanks for the help!  Unfortunately, it didn't work.  I still have the same issue, and as I've said, it is the same for any skin apply. 

Reply #6 Top

I created a clean admin account and disabled services and startup operations, then I ran the batch file.  Everything worked no problem.  I then selected the modern skin and it was applied correctly.  So it definitely seems that there is a conflict somewhere with my profile or software on my main account.  Any suggestions on how to narrow it down?

Thanks again for helping me on this.

--Lenny

Reply #7 Top

I'm going to help here:

 

I have the same problem, clock is cut by skin.

Have tried many skins.

Also enabling/disabling notification icon does not help.

I tried to edit some skins, but the problem persists.

 

 

Reply #8 Top

Did you even try to read the respond above? Have you try it?

Reply #9 Top

Quoting basj, reply 8

Did you even try to read the respond above? Have you try it?
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Yes Sir, about that:

a) Clean Profile: Done, I have just bought HP notebook and instaled windowsblinds in it. So I have tested it in my old Win10 PC, and in the just-installed Win 10 notebook

 

b) Clean boot: Sorry, to complex for me to try.

 

c) Aditional info: 

If you see on the new attached image, you can see that when mouse overing on clock, it seems that the "show desktop" button has more area than it should:

 

Reply #10 Top

Have you try this one?

Please try purge and reinstall to see if the problem goes away. : https://forums.stardock.com/486023/windowblinds-support-faq#reinstalling

 

BTW, What program is that Blue question mark on that taskbar. It seem it push all the other items down.

Reply #11 Top

Hi, I have purged and reinstalled and problem persist.

The blue icon is HP's support app.... I have uninstalled that app, and the problem persists.

Anyware on the skin that I can edit that margin? 

 

Reply #12 Top

I believe, there is an app that are pushing the whole icon and the clock down. Just to be sure what skin are you using on your screen shot. (nevermind I figure it out : you on Corporate by danioc.)

Regarding the margin, you can adjust it in Skinstudio but I doubt it will work.

BTW did you reboot after you uninstall that blue question mark app?

Reply #13 Top

Hi. 

a) yes, i have restarted the notebook after removing question mark

b) remember this happens also in my 2nd PC, wich don't have any question mark software

c) have you tried to put on your pc the task bar on the left?

d) For me, this happens with all skins

e) I think it isn't that the whole thing is pushed down.... i thing the "show desktop" bar is being extended up... please se the mouse over on the following image:

 

Reply #14 Top

for c) I do.. put it on the left. you can see it on my respond to the TS in reply#3, That one was on Modern. I have tested on Corporate. And no problem for me on that one too.

for d) and e) as I said before, yes something is pushing it down and its on your system. You need to do the clean boot I suggest above. It will iron out which of the app loaded on startup is pushing it down.

Below is Corporate on my system. No problem

Reply #15 Top

Hi... did try the clean boot, but then was unable to launch windowblinds with the .bat

 

Reply #16 Top

Please translate that sshot. thanks.

BTW can you also give us a sshot on different theme. on Modern maybe. and If possible please also take a sshot when the taskbar on horizontal. too. Thanks

Reply #17 Top

The stardock WindowBlinds service hasn't started.

You can get additional help with command NET HELPMSG 3521

Error: The service can't start, due that is disabled or you don't have devices attached to it

Reply #18 Top

you need to manually restart it ... using this..

 

 

Reply #19 Top

Ok, anyway (and I don't wan't to go cross-topic), just realized that many windows are wrongly wrapped.

example, this window of remote connection, look at the maximize/restore buttons, they are al wrong:

 

Reply #20 Top

Please let us know what version of Windows your system on?

Reply #21 Top

Quoting raul24, reply 19

Ok, anyway (and I don't wan't to go cross-topic), just realized that many windows are wrongly wrapped.

example, this window of remote connection, look at the maximize/restore buttons, they are al wrong: 


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You need to switch back to the OS default theme and re-apply the theme.

Reply #22 Top

Quoting basj, reply 20

Please let us know what version of Windows your system on?
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Microsoft Windows [Versión 10.0.15063]

Reply #23 Top

Please try the solution suggested by sdRohan in reply#21 above and report back.

Reply #24 Top

That worked fine, ¡thanks!, 

 

So we are still stuck with the clock not showing when taskbar is vertical.

win version = 10.0.17134.48

 

Reply #25 Top

Quoting basj, reply 16


BTW can you also give us a sshot on different theme. on Modern maybe. and If possible please also take a sshot when the taskbar on horizontal. too. Thanks
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Could you give me this. Thanks