Windows 10: Is there a way to stop Windows from changing the height of my TaskBar

I keep my Taskbar as high as it will go. However, Windows constantly reduces its' height. Is there a way to keep the height I want it at?

Thank you.

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Is there a way to keep Windows from changing my settings every time there is an update?

Hi Brady,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Sorry to know that you are facing issues after installing Windows Update on Windows 10. I will certainly help you.

Does this issue occurs while installing the Cumulative update?

We have heard similar issues after installing the Windows Update. As a workaround, I suggest you to turn on the Sync settings, try to install any Windows Update and check if it resolves the issue. Here's how:

Click on Start and select Settings or press
Windows logo + I keys, then navigate to Accounts >
Sync your settings > Turn on Sync settings.

Click here for more information on
Sync settings on Window 10

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Is there a way to keep Windows from changing my settings every time there is an update?

I will have to stop using windows if I have to reselect my default browser and reinstall my plugins every time windows updates. It is very irritating. I was late to work today (I work from home over internet) as my main (vista) pc went down on me so
I tried to switch to either of my Windows 10 computers that were also both set up as backups and both had to be re-set up due to updates last night, AGAIN! One of them was Pro, and prompted me, but I had allowed it to restart and update before the main one
failed on me (8 min before I was to be online for work which should have been plenty of time to log in on another pc, but not enough time to get switched over and set it all up again.)

 

Hello Nisko, *Smile

Is this happening after any specific event? For example: Windows Update or changing theme

Does locking the taskbar prevent it from getting resized?

*Arrow Lock or Unlock Taskbar in Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

 

This has always happened (for many years as long as I've used Windows). I have never been able to correlate it happening to any specific action. Sometimes, the Taskbar will not autohide - but I found a small app that allows me to hide the Taskbar with one click when it gets 'stuck.' I'm hoping there's a similar app (or method) that can keep the Taskbar at the height I want it.

 

Did you try the tutorial Brink pointed you to? I just tried to make sure but unlock it, put it to the height you want , then lock it again. Mine stayed the same even after a reboot. Maybe you have a third party app/program overriding that?

 

Thanks, Brink - but perhaps you could tell me how to activate the batch files. I know what they are - but have never used them on a PC before. Thanks. I don't have a third party app overriding the Taskbar's location.

 

Nisko,

No need to use a .bat file if you like. Option One will do the trick to lock the taskbar.

 

Brink, Option one is what I've been doing, and having a problem with, for many years. I don't know why - but the Taskbar won't lock at the highest setting.. This has been happening with several computers and all versions of Windows. Makes no sense to me. I need a foolproof method of securing the Taskbar in the highest position allowed..

 

Odd. I suppose you could give the .bat file a try to see if it may lock it, though it's just a different way to set the same setting.

You would just need to double click on the download .bat file to run it.

If you like, post a screenshot showing your taskbar with the settings from Option One showing to see if anything may stand out.

 

Nisko,
Not sure if you've seen this, but might be worth a try - Taskbar Settings - Lock or Unlock in Windows 8 | Windows 8 Forums

Note: If you enable this setting the user cannot access the taskbar control panel, unlock, resize, move or rearrange items on their taskbar.

 

Nisko,

Please would you post screenshots of your taskbar in its correct state and in its incorrrect one. I know I'm new to this thread but some statements seem to me to indicate that there is a certain level of misunderstanding.

Denis

 

Frankly I was not aware the taskbar could be expanded like that. But I also just tied it and the method mentioned works just fine for me too. (Expand it go to settings and LOCK the TB - Reboot or Restart and it Holds the expanded size just fine. Running Win 10 version 1709 Build 16299.214).

 

I will post a screenshot - but can't right now - maybe later today (physical disability). I just tried Brink's .bat file and will try it for now. Thanks to all for the help. I can tell you all that I have been using the "Lock Taskbar" by right-clicking in the system tray. Been doing this for many years in all versions of Windows - same results. Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that my Taskbar is almost completely filled when it is at it's highest setting on the monitor. Regarding EightForums post: I looked at it - interesting. But I want to try just one thing at a time so as not to confuse the issue. If necessary, I will try it. Thank you all!

 

@Nisko,

You might see if using the tutorial below to disable the ability to resize the tutorial may work for this.

*Arrow Enable or Disable Resizing the Taskbar in Windows | Windows 10 Tutorials