Yes, I've checked and unchecked the lock, applied, and restarted several times.
start, all programs, accessories, system, system restore.
I'm sorry I think I said that wrong. With the two arrow thingy make it as skinny as possible before trying to move it.
Minimize any open windows..... what should be left is the tool bar on the right.... Grab it and pull your arrow down to the bottom of the screen ..... release it.
Make sure when you right click on the menu bar you click on an open space, close all your programs and click on an empty spot of the bar and than drag it all the way to the edge part of the screen you want it in.