Lost "Group Similar" in taskbar properties

[Sjeffery]

Hi,
Actually I can't say for sure it was always on there because I've never used it. However, it's on every other computer with XP I've ever used. It's not even grayed out, the option is simply missing from the properties window, although there's still a blank space where it should be. Can anyone tell me what happened and how to fix it?
Thanks for any answers.

[Berniedog]

Hi,
To turn OFF "Prevent grouping of taskbar items" from gpedit :
Click on Start button and then click Run and type "gpedit.msc" and when the box open Under User configuration, Go to Administrative Templates\Start Menu
and Taskbar >>Double click "Prevent grouping of taskbar items" >>Choose "Not configured" > OK
Cheers!

[Sjeffery]

Thank you Berniedog for you nice little tip. That is why I feel that discussion group is the best place to get timely adive instead of pulling your hair.