Why can't I see the bottom toolbar on my Internet Explorer?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the issue of the missing bottom toolbar in Internet Explorer on Windows XP Pro. Participants explore various methods to enable the status bar that displays website links when hovered over, addressing both troubleshooting steps and user experiences.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about enabling the bottom toolbar in Internet Explorer, expressing frustration at not being able to find the option.
  • Another participant suggests using the "View -> Status Bar" option to enable the toolbar.
  • A later reply confirms the previous suggestion and expresses gratitude for the help.
  • One participant notes that the status bar sometimes disappears and asks if there is a way to make it a more permanent feature.
  • Another participant provides a detailed method involving "My Computer" and registry settings to ensure the status bar remains enabled across sessions.
  • A specific link to a registry tweak is shared for further assistance.
  • One participant reports success in enabling the status bar after applying the suggested settings.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the methods to enable the status bar, but there are differing experiences regarding its persistence across sessions.

Contextual Notes

Some methods rely on specific settings in Windows Explorer and registry entries, which may not be universally applicable or may depend on user configurations.

Who May Find This Useful

Users experiencing similar issues with Internet Explorer on Windows XP, particularly those seeking to restore or maintain the status bar functionality.

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Hello guys :)

I have Windows XP Pro. When I open my Internet Explorer, I don't have my bottom toolbar, the one that shows where a website is leading when you MouseOver.

I feel like a fool for asking, but how can I enable that toolbar? I can't for my life find where to enable it!
 
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view->status bar
 
dduardo said:
view->status bar

Sigh... Thank you:)
 
Hey man ;)

Sometimes it will stay, and sometimes it doesn't. If I close Explorer with my last window that was open having the status bar, it will stay. But it still goes away. Is there a way to make it more default or something?
 
Yes, double-click on "My Computer" so, explorer.exe so it utilises some portion of Windows' Explorer. Now follow:
Code:
View -> Status Bar (make sure it is checked)
Tools -> Folder Options...
Goto: View (tab)
Click on "Apply to All Folders"
OK, then close all windows.

Open IE, make sure Status bar is on.
Press: Ctrl + N (opens a new IE Windows)
Close all windows.
There are many other ways, but I find it useful when Windows registers registry entries by itself. If you don't want to go thru all of the above steps, you could try finding a registry tweak from: http://tweakxp.com

Cheers :)
 
Hey I did the IE thing, Apply to All Folders. That did the trick! Thank you very much Kioria!
 

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