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Source: Microsoft Support

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After undocking or removing a second monitor on a Windows Vista based computer, custom toolbars set to Autohide will be transparent and blank. 

To bring back the shortcuts on the toolbar, do one of the following:

1.  Prior to disconnecting the second monitor, right-click the toolbar and unselect Autohide.

2.  Disconnect the second monitor.

3. Re-enable Autohide. 

or

1.  Log off and log back on.

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