How to Remove Items From the Task Bar in Win XP

Sometimes the task bar's notification area in Windows XP can get flooded with unnecessary programs that make finding programs you need difficult. Luckily, removing items in the task bar's notification area is simple in Windows XP.

• Right-click the "Start" button.

• Step 2

• Left-click "Properties" on the drop-down menu.

• Step 3

• Left-click the "Task Bar" tab.

• Step 4

• Left-click the "Customize" button in the "Notification Area" section.

• Step 5
• Click the drop-down menu next to the title of any item you want to remove and select Always Hide." Left-click "OK."