Windows 10: How to lock the order of the icons in the taskbar

Discus and support How to lock the order of the icons in the taskbar in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; On a Surface Pro 4, running Windows 10 Pro. I want to lock the order of the taskbar icons so that they cannot be rearranged. The 'Lock Taskbar' option... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by MissWhaeaWai, Apr 3, 2019.

  1. How to lock the order of the icons in the taskbar


    On a Surface Pro 4, running Windows 10 Pro. I want to lock the order of the taskbar icons so that they cannot be rearranged. The 'Lock Taskbar' option does not do this and only prevents the icons from being removed.


    Any ideas?

    :)
     
    MissWhaeaWai, Apr 3, 2019
    #1
  2. Yaqub K Win User

    System Icons on taskbar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

    If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:


    • Click on the search bar on the taskbar.

    • Type system icons.

    • Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.

    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Apr 3, 2019
    #2
  3. Mark Ole Win User
    Taskbar icons

    Hi,

    To address your concern, follow the steps below on how to show hidden icons on the taskbar.

    • Open Settings, and click on the Personalization
      icon.
    • Click on Taskbar on the left side, and click on the
      Select which icons appear on the taskbar
      link under the Notification area section on the right.
    • Turn on Always show all icons in the notification area at the top

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Mark Ole, Apr 3, 2019
    #3
  4. Ryan Fra Win User

    How to lock the order of the icons in the taskbar

    How do I move the taskbar icons back to the left?

    Hi,

    Kindly follow these steps to return the icons on the left side of the Taskbar:

    • Right click on the empty Taskbar and uncheck Lock all taskbars.
    • Right click again on empty Taskbar and hover the mouse on Toolbar.
    • Click New folder.

    Please let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Ryan Fra, Apr 3, 2019
    #4
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