Windows 10: Apps slide under task bar when set to left side

I have a new Windows 10 laptop and it's doing something minorly annoying that my other Windows 10 laptop does not. In both, I have my taskbar along the left side, which I prefer for a number of reasons. In the new one, app windows slide under it, which did not happen in the old. It also doesn't happen when I move the task bar to its default position at the bottom.


Aero is turned off. I've tried it with the taskbar locked and unlocked. Any clues/suggestions?


Thanks

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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.

 

Windows 10 self installing apps I have uninstalled!

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps:

Step 1: I suggest you to end the task in task manager.

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  Go to task bar
  
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  Right click on task bar
  
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  Select task manager
  
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  Click on apps and end the task.
  

Step 2: Go to appwiz.cpl and locate to the apps, right click on apps and uninstall apps.

If the issue persists I suggest you to create new user account and check if it helps.

Step 3: You may check the same issue with the new user account.

Try these steps to create a new user account and check if it fixes the issue. Refer to the steps below to create a new User Account:

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  Go to Settings.
  
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  Choose Accounts
  and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.
  
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  Select Add an Account.
  
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  Enter a user name and hit Next.
  
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  Click on Finish.
  
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  Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
  
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  Check if issue persists.
  

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Set Left Button as Primary

In the Win10 task bar on the left edge is the windows symbol which currently responds to a rightmouse button click. Can I change it to respond to a left button click instead ?Settings show Right-handed (left Primary Click ) radio button is set.
What do you suggest ? Bob