Windows 10: Please can the option to 'never' combine items on the Windows 11 taskbar be fixed so that...

The option to only combine items when the taskbar is full seems to work properly, and uses the whole taskbar, however, the option to never combine them only uses the left side and leaves the right side of the taskbar empty. Also, on a side note I don't think the option to hide the icons does anything at all, but I don't need that. It's a fairly clean install of: OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Enterprise; Version 10.0.22631 Build 22631

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Problem with a combine taskbar icons.

Hello,

In Windows 10, you can personalize the settings of your taskbar. If there are multiple applications opened, same applications will be combined under one taskbar button. If you want to change this setting, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below:

• Press the Start button.
• Click on the Settings app.
• Select Personalization.
• At the left side of your window, click on Taskbar.
• Under Combine taskbar buttons, choose Never.

Kindly update us with the results and if you have further queries, feel free to post back.

 

Can't un-combine taskbar items in Windows 11 after latest update

Sure, I can help you with that.

The "Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels" option was removed from Windows 11 in the initial release, but it was later added back in a preview build. If you're not seeing the option, it's possible that your system hasn't yet received the update that adds it back.

To check for updates, open the Settings app and go to Windows Update. If there are any updates available, click Download and install. Once the updates are installed, restart your computer.

After your computer restarts, open the Settings app again and go to Personalization > Taskbar. Scroll down to the Taskbar behaviors section and look for the Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels option. If the option is there, set it to Never.

If you still don't see the option, you can try the following:

• Run the troubleshooter: Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help you fix problems with the taskbar. To run the troubleshooter, open the Settings app and go to System > Troubleshoot. Click Additional troubleshooters and then scroll down to the Windows Store apps troubleshooter. Click Run the troubleshooter and follow the instructions.
  
• Reset the taskbar: If the troubleshooter doesn't work, you can try resetting the taskbar. To do this, open the Settings app and go to Personalization > Taskbar. Click Reset and then click Reset taskbar.
  

Here are the steps in detail:

1. Open the Settings app.
   
2. Go to Windows Update.
   
3. Click Check for updates.
   
4. If there are any updates available, click Download and install.
   
5. Once the updates are installed, restart your computer.
   
6. Open the Settings app again.
   
7. Go to Personalization > Taskbar.
   
8. Scroll down to the Taskbar behaviors section.
   
9. Look for the Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels option.
   
10. If the option is there, set it to Never.
    
11. If you still don't see the option, try the following:
    
    • Run the troubleshooter.
      
    • Reset the taskbar.
      
    • Contact Microsoft support.
      

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

If you need more help, contact me.

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Can't un-combine taskbar items in Windows 11 after latest update

The option was there for me last week but it didn't work yet and now the option is gone from settings. I'm on the insider build