Windows 10: Task Bar Lock/Unlock W11

Discus and support Task Bar Lock/Unlock W11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I use multiple displays and want to move the task bar to a different screen. I could do this in W10 plus click and drag to left, right, bottom or move... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DaveAgnelli, Feb 16, 2025.

  1. Task Bar Lock/Unlock W11


    I use multiple displays and want to move the task bar to a different screen. I could do this in W10 plus click and drag to left, right, bottom or move to 2nd display but nooption for this in Windows 11.

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    DaveAgnelli, Feb 16, 2025
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  2. Task bar stay locked in windows 10.

    Hi Stanley,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.



    I appreciate your interest in windows 10. I understand the inconvenience you faced. I will certainly help you with this.



    I need more information about this issue so that I can assist you better.



    1. What is the make and model of your computer?
    2. What happen when you try to use task bar?
    3. Do you want to unlock task bar?

    I want to inform you it is by default locked because if you will do unlock it your task bar will not stay at one place.
    If you want to unlock it I would suggest you to Follow the below steps to fix issue.

    1. Right click on Task bar then check status of task bar.
    2. Uncheck lock task bar option.

    I hope this help.

    Let us know the status of the issue so that we can assist you better.

    Thanks.
     
    Preeti Patel, Feb 16, 2025
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  3. 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.
     
    Arvind Ram, Feb 16, 2025
    #3
  4. Nathan444 Win User

    Task Bar Lock/Unlock W11

    Task Bar

    I cannot get my task bar to close when in full screen mode. I have tried going to task manager and resetting windows explorer; I have also unlocked the task bar, tried to drag it down, and re-lock it. Neither has worked for me. Any suggestions?
     
    Nathan444, Feb 16, 2025
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