Windows 10: Can't right click in task bar

To start, I have:Windows 10 ProVersion: 20H2Build: 19042.1165Issue: I can't right click any icon in the task bar. Additionally, when I hover over an icon in the task bar the active windows show, but then they won't go away, even after I click on one of them to bring that window to the front. The Start icon usually works left click, though I have had that not work either intermittently. I have done most of the generic ideas on the various help forums for this issue seems to have been popular back in 2019, but not so much since, but other than resetting Windows Explorer which reactivated

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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.

 

No restart button in task manager

another easy way to kill tasks, download and install Winaero Tweaker(free) and theres a setting to add a Kill non responding tasks using the desktop right click menu. When you place your cursor on the desktop anywhere and right click the option is at the top of the list, Very handy and you dont have to go through all those steps and well Winaero Tweaker has alot of cool Windows tweaks. Just posting a different suggestion, Im sure your ok with what was suggested here.

 

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.