Windows 10: Task Bar is Locked

Discus and support Task Bar is Locked in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I am unable to use task bar using either mouse or touch pad. Can't even get to options to power down or restart computer. Any suggestions?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by OldWAC, Jun 25, 2022.

  1. OldWAC Win User

    Task Bar is Locked


    I am unable to use task bar using either mouse or touch pad. Can't even get to options to power down or restart computer. Any suggestions?

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    OldWAC, Jun 25, 2022
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  2. Cannot modify Task Bar settings

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue persists.

    • Right click on the Task Bar.
    • Uncheck the option " Lock the Taskbar."

    Hope this helps.
     
    Arvind Ram, Jun 25, 2022
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  3. Task bar stay locked in windows 10.

    Hi Stanley,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.



    I appreciate your interest in windows 10. I understand the inconvenience you faced. I will certainly help you with this.



    I need more information about this issue so that I can assist you better.



    1. What is the make and model of your computer?
    2. What happen when you try to use task bar?
    3. Do you want to unlock task bar?

    I want to inform you it is by default locked because if you will do unlock it your task bar will not stay at one place.
    If you want to unlock it I would suggest you to Follow the below steps to fix issue.

    1. Right click on Task bar then check status of task bar.
    2. Uncheck lock task bar option.

    I hope this help.

    Let us know the status of the issue so that we can assist you better.

    Thanks.
     
    Preeti Patel, Jun 25, 2022
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  4. Task Bar is Locked

    task bar

    Hello,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    Please follow the below step:

    • Right click on the task bar and check if the option "Lock the taskbar" is unchecked.
    • If it is check, I request you to unchecked it.
    • Now drag the taskbar down.

    I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), Jun 25, 2022
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