> The language bar keeps appearing on my taskbar every time
> Windows starts up. Not a pressing issue, but still
> annoying, and no support found either in MS support or
> via a Google search.
Disable the Language Bar:
Control Panel (classic view)> Regional and Language Options> Languages>
Details> Settings> Language Bar.
Also may need to disable in your Office programs if any are installed.

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Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User