Hide Taskbar Icons

Hey geeks I was wondering if its possible to hide the icons which are found right by the clock. I want the programs to continue running but I have no use for the icons. I run Windows XP. Thanks!

 

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;279771

 

Right click on the Taskbar and select "Properties", when the window opens, at the bottom is a check box for "Hide Inactive Icons", make sure it is checked then click on "Personalize" button and you will see the icons with program names a drop down box, click the Dropdown arrow and select "Aways Hidden", and no more icons.

 

Is this possible with win2000 and win server2000?

 

You can also type msconfig under Run and go over to Startup..
that helps

 

I don't think the msconfig command works in 2000.

 

It does. I've been using it without any problems. Win2k doesn't come with it, so you would need to get a copy of the XP version of msconfig and put it on your computer. Do an internet search (e.g., Google) for it and download it.

 

I think WinXp only hides the icons behind the sliding arrow, is there a way to completely hide them? Thanks for all the help guys.