I suggest the following:

1) Right-Click on the task bar, select Properties
2) On the Taskbar tab, you will see "Show Quick Launch" (5th item) box;
3) Remove the tick from here
4) Click OK

HTH


mortmid@bellsouth.net wrote:

> 1. How do I remove an icon from the left hand side of the task bar?
>
> All suggestions appreciated.
>
> Mort