How to increase the size of the icons in the notification area (lower right corner of the XP taskbar)

For some reason when I booted up my laptop, the icons were tiny and too small for my eyes. I think it was related to the installation of TestOut LabSim software on the laptop, because I noticed that the problem after doing so.

I was not yet aware that it was possible to adjut the size fo the icons in the notification area. All the links I found affect the icons in the start menu, or quick launch menu, but not the notification area.
The notification area is now two-lines, if it used only one, but the size of the taskbar has not changed. My DPI settings are always set to 'large '. The display resolution is unchanged.

The thing where you right-click the taskbar, choose 'Properties', then click on "Start menu", then customize, then choosing "large icons" is only the start, not the notification area menu. It is also already on large icons.
In addition, the thing where you right click on the Quick Launch bar and ends by choose "large icons" affects only the Quick Launch bar, not the right notification icons.

http://www.Flickr.com/photos/10736018@N05/5876069573/sizes/l/in/photostream/

How do I do the large icons again so I can actually see them? My eyes are not more perfect, and I would rather not be squinting when using my laptop. I think seriously increase the DPI to 150% in its current form.

Hi bhermance,

Method 1

Try the steps mentioned below and see if it helps.

one) to open display, click Start, click Control Panel, click appearance and themes, and then click display.

(b) click on the appearance tab, then Advanced.

(c) now select buttons of legend in the list of items and increase the size.

(d) click OK and apply

Check if that helps.

Method 2

If the previous step fails, then I suggest that you uninstall TestOut LabSim software of the computer and check if it helps.

How to change or remove a program in Windows XP

http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/307895

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