Windows 10: Misbehaving Taskbar

Whenever I start or reboot Windows, my taskbar does not appear as it was before starting or rebooting Windows. The taskbar appears as a single line with an up/down selection arrow to view the hidden icons. These are the steps I have to take to have the taskbar look and operate the way that I prefer.
1. Click on the down arrow of a single line taskbar.
2. Right click on a clear area of the taskbar.
3. Unclick 'Lock the taskbar'.
4. Increase the height of the taskbar to two lines.
5. Right click on a clear area of the taskbar.
6. Click 'Lock the taskbar.'
Now the taskbar consists of two lines, is located at the bottom of the screen and automatically slides off the bottom of the screen when not selected. In the past, I have not had this problem. It seems that a small change in an update to Windows is the apparent culprit.
What do I need to do to have the desired taskbar after I start or reboot windows?
Thank you.

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Version 1803, installed on 8/31/2018, OS build 17738.1000, Dell XPS-8700.

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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.

 

how to effectively hide or disable the taskbar?

Hi,



Did you try the “Auto-hide the taskbar” option from Taskbar properties?



If you have not tried it, I would suggest you to follow these steps and auto-hide the taskbar:

• Right click on Taskbar.
• Click on Properties
• Check the box Auto-hide the taskbar.
• Click on OK.

Hope this information helps.

 

Taskbar Issue with Multiple Monitors

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and will assist you.

Please share the information below:

• Are you using a Local Account or a Microsoft Account?
• What is the make and model of your PC?

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

• Right click on the Taskbar and select Properties.
• Check if the option for Lock the Taskbar and Auto-hide the taskbar
  are ticked.
• If they are ticked then uncheck the option for Auto-hide the taskbar.

Also, suggest you to update the Display driver by following the steps below:

• Press Windows key + X, select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapters.
• Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to update.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.