Windows 10: Task bar does not follow settings with dual monitors.

I have my taskbar set to show all apps on both my monitors, but periodically my second monitor will only show the apps that are on it. If I look at the task bar settings while that is going on, the settings will be correct, i.e. "show taskbar buttons on: All taskbars" but the behavior will still be wrong. To fix it I change the setting to something else, then change it back. Is there a permanent solution? What triggers the bug?

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Cannot modify Task Bar settings

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue persists.

• Right click on the Task Bar.
• Uncheck the option " Lock the Taskbar."

Hope this helps.

 

Setting up dual monitor on PC

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand your query related to connecting external monitor to the PC.



Usually, you will receive an error when connecting external monitor when the cable is not connected properly. I would suggest you to follow the suggestions mentioned in the article

Troubleshoot external monitor connections in Windows 10.



Additionally, you may want to refer the below articles

• Set up dual monitors on Windows 10
  
• How to Setup Multiple Monitors in Microsoft Windows 10
  

Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Dual monitors, one showing black screen when set up

Hello,

Problems setting up dual monitors may occur for several reasons. To isolate your concern, we'll need to ask you the following:

• Which type of video cable are you using to connect the second monitor?
• Did you try a different video cable?

For help with setting up a second monitor, you may refer to this article link
by Andre Da Costa. Also, running the hardware troubleshooter may fix dual monitor issues. To do that, type in
Troubleshooting in the search bar and press Enter, select
Hardware and Sound, click on Hardware and Devices, and follow the steps from the troubleshooter wizard.

We're looking forward to your response.