248 questions
248 questions with Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar tags
5 answers
taskbar disappeared
My taskbar disappeared suddenly not sure if I pressed some key or something.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-03-25T15:01:27.0233333+00:00
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Srirampuram Tanuj FHL UAAV311
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-07T18:34:17.68+00:00
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Lucus-V
6,105
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How did I pin restart to taskbar
I use Windows 11. How can I pin "restart" to taskbar?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-04-06T18:32:31.6333333+00:00
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Randy Huckfelt
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-04-06T19:13:28.44+00:00
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Paulo GM
63,010
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
Why did Microsoft remove the taskbar repositioning feature in Windows 11?
Following my recent transition to Windows 11, I attempted to relocate the taskbar from its default bottom position to the right side of the screen. After thoroughly exploring the available configuration options without success, I discovered through…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2025-09-02T18:02:26.6133333+00:00
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Naveen PEETHAMBARAN
5
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-06T18:27:46.56+00:00
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Rick Gondella
0
Reputation points
4 answers
How to hide the task bar temporarily using keys on keyboard
How to hide the task bar temporarily using keys on keyboard
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-03-30T19:10:45.1633333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(294.40000000000003, 65%, 38%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ECL%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Collins, Lynette M. (Professional Services)
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-06T03:39:21.1266667+00:00
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Griffin-P
0
Reputation points
3 answers
how to get taskbar news widget back
I am on 25H2 8117. I just did a clean install but I have no news widget on the taskbar. entering WIDGET in search doesn't show me the app. There is no option under taskbar items. How do I get it back?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-04-05T22:09:28.52+00:00
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Bill Ruggirello
15
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-06T01:59:47.8633333+00:00
Paulo GM
63,010
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows search and start icon not working
When I click on the magnifing glass the menue comes up however when i click to enter a search item it disappers same with the start icon... I am sorry abiut the typos but I have extreme arterites and have a hard time typing
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-04-04T17:37:42.0866667+00:00
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Victor Tropiano
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-05T17:43:03.48+00:00
Victor Tropiano
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Taskbar Auto-Hide Hover Trigger Buried by Maximized Windows (Z-Order/Focus Bug)
I am reporting a persistent and reproducible bug where the Taskbar auto-hide "trigger zone" is covered by maximized windows. This issue started after a recent Windows update and has survived a Tier-1 Microsoft Remote Support session. The…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-04-02T20:57:41.9+00:00
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HarryPotter219
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-04T07:23:56.7166667+00:00
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Hendrix-V
12,655
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
reinstall windows 11
tried multiple ways via ai advice to no avail. task bar black/blank and whirring,
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
taskbar is not hiding in apps
the taskbar is not hiding in apps like mail and Chrome
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-04-03T09:06:44.3366667+00:00
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Robert Lanoue
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-04-03T09:08:40.27+00:00
Robert Lanoue
20
Reputation points
3 answers
Windows 11 taskbar
Windows 11 taskbar is blocking my outlook new email tabs at the bottom of the page and some of the page content. How do I resolve this?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-04-01T08:52:06.09+00:00
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Anne Brown
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-03T06:49:20.7866667+00:00
Hendrix-V
12,655
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How to stop the "Location in use" icon from repeatedly appearing in the taskbar?
There's a Windows design flaw that the appearing of the "Location in use" icon will shift all the tabs to the left and vice versa (i.e. the disappearing of it will shift all the tabs to the right). Until this flaw is fixed, is there a way to…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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6 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
How do I move my taskbar to the side of my screen?
I just upgraded from windows 10 to 11, but one issue is I can't work out how to put the taskbar on the side of the screen. This was an option in windows 10, you could just unlock it and drag it to the edge to move it, but now I can't see an option to do…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2025-06-16T01:24:44.48+00:00
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Violet Sloan
340
Reputation points
commented 2026-04-01T08:18:40.1533333+00:00
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Drew -
735
Reputation points
8 answers
my taskbar doesnt work on my pc
my taskbar doesn't work. It shows up burt doesn't function
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-03-18T14:30:02.98+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(278.4, 30%, 36%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EAT%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
albert tripodi
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-03-31T17:07:57.69+00:00
Lucus-V
6,105
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
How to fix the taskbar in Windows 11
The taskbar cannot be seen under the screen of the desktop.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-03-26T07:28:24.7333333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(115.19999999999999, 28.000000000000004%, 21%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3ECY%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Christina Yong
0
Reputation points
commented 2026-03-28T04:59:59.11+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(92.8, 25%, 18%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EIB%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Ivan B
105K
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
why can't we move the task bar in windows 11?
the DETAILS are simple: in Windows 10, the taskbar could be moved from the bottom of the screen and many have found that helpful. Windows 11 will not allow that. WHY?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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2 answers
In the Windows 11 taskbar area, fully grey color and non-visible taskbar icon items
Dear Sir/Madam... Last month, onwards I faced issues with my laptop. In the Windows 11 taskbar area, fully grey color and non-visible taskbar icon items, etc. How to remove the color patch that appears in the taskbar K.C.Babu 9442609084
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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2 answers
Turn off Windows 11 taskbar thumbnail preivews
The thumbnail previews are very annoying. The mouse over is too sensitive and they often come up inadvertently when I'm using CAD software, momentarily covering the buttons on the bottom of the screen I was trying to click and slowing me down. The…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-03-17T19:56:39.9+00:00
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DS_P
5
Reputation points
commented 2026-03-24T19:39:05.0833333+00:00
![](data:image/svg+xml, %3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' height='64' class='font-weight-bold' style='font: 600 30.11764705882353px "SegoeUI", Arial' width='64'%3E%3Ccircle fill='hsl(112.00000000000001, 39%, 20%)' cx='32' cy='32' r='32' /%3E%3Ctext x='50%25' y='55%25' dominant-baseline='middle' text-anchor='middle' fill='%23FFF' %3EM9%3C/text%3E%3C/svg%3E)
MikeM-9017
25
Reputation points
2 answers
How to remove taskbar outside of browser, to the side?
Windows 11 how do I remove the taskbar to the side (outside) the edge browser?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-03-24T13:01:10.9333333+00:00
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Tom Thomas
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-03-24T13:47:41.28+00:00
Paulo GM
63,010
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
pin printer to taskbar
How do i pin printer to taskbar, used to be able to right click on hardware and send to taskbar
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2025-12-17T22:03:31.21+00:00
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dan hampel
5
Reputation points
commented 2026-03-24T00:01:41.06+00:00
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discoteq
0
Reputation points
2 answers
taskbar colours are too dark!!
Why does it keep changing to "dark green" when i select a light colour. the proplem is only on the taskbar, the start menu is the right colour. but why does the taskbar stay so dark? i just want it a light colour.. yall should really make that…
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-03-22T12:58:41.7666667+00:00
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Anne
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-03-22T14:17:06.3333333+00:00
Gunasekar N
63,675
Reputation points
Independent Advisor