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(Pocket PC)
This setting controls whether the taskbar should be automatically hidden when not being accessed.

Open your registry and find the key below. If it does not exist then create it.

Set the value of Default to equal either "0" or "1" as shown below.

Rest your device for the change to take effect.


		(Default)	REG_SZ	"1"


	HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\AutoHide

Registry Settings

System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Shell\AutoHide]
Value Name: (Default)
Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)
Value Data: (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: September 20, 2001