Windows 10: How can I rename open windows on the taskbar?

Discus and support How can I rename open windows on the taskbar? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [IMG] I want to change the names of the windows shown in the task bar. For example, I could name each chrome window to whatever I want, or the Word... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Bradandbacon, Dec 2, 2019.

  1. How can I rename open windows on the taskbar?

    /u/Bradandbacon, Dec 2, 2019
    #1

  2. Renaming the Computer...

    Hi John,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    I suggest you to rename the computer name as below and check if the issue persists.

    Here’s how to rename the computer on Windows 10:

    • Click on the Search icon in the taskbar Search icon;
    • Search Rename this computer and click on the result;
    • Click Change;
    • Rename the computer and then click OK to save.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Dec 2, 2019
    #2
  3. Windows Store

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and then try to download the applications from the Windows store.

    1) Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.

    2) Type following commands one by one:

    • net stop wuauserv
    • cd\windows
    • rename SoftwareDistribution SoftwareDistribution.bck
    • net start wuauserv
    For Taskbar issue try to follow the below steps and check if it helps.



    1) Type and Open Taskbar and start menu properties from the search box.

    2) Make sure that you have unchecked the auto hide the taskbar.

    Let us know the status of the issue.

    Thanks.
     
    Anil Madishetty, Dec 2, 2019
    #3
  4. btarunr Win User

    How can I rename open windows on the taskbar?

    Help!, windows taskbar disapeared!!!

    Try Ctrl+Esc.

    If Recycle Bin is the only icon you can see, open it, from the explorer window navigate to Control Panel and find Taskbar settings there.
     
    btarunr, Dec 2, 2019
    #4
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