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Windows XP Tips, Illustrations and registry edits
The date is displayed in addition, when the Taskbar width is doubled. Right-click the Taskbar and uncheck Lock the Taskbar option. Now, resize the Taskbar using the top handle (when you see the double-headed arrow mark) and make the Taskbar height to double. The work area real-estate will be reduced by some Px.