How to Move the Start Button in Windows 95

 Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
Article ID: Q180501
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SUMMARY

This article describes how to move the Start button in Windows 95 to a different position on the taskbar.

NOTE: This procedure does not work on a Windows 95-based computer if you have Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or 4.01 installed.

MORE INFORMATION

To move the Start button in Windows 95 to a different position on the taskbar, use the following steps:

  1. Press CTRL+ESC, press ESC, press ALT+MINUS SIGN, and then click Move.

  2. Press any of the arrow keys to move the Start button, and then press ENTER.

NOTE: The Start button remains in the new position on the taskbar only during the current Windows session. When you restart your computer, or when you attempt to move or resize the taskbar, the Start button returns to the default position.

Additional query words: 4.00
Keywords : win95 kbenv kbui
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto

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Last reviewed: February 5, 1998
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