Windows 10: Task bar open applications have randomly expanded

Discus and support Task bar open applications have randomly expanded in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello,I recently restarted my windows 10 OS computer and my task bar identifiers for open applications are now filling my task bar whenever they are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Trevasty, Nov 5, 2024.

  1. Trevasty Win User

    Task bar open applications have randomly expanded


    Hello,I recently restarted my windows 10 OS computer and my task bar identifiers for open applications are now filling my task bar whenever they are opened. I'm not seeing any resizing options in the taskbar options nor an answer online. Wondering what happened and how I can reset it so that open applications do not fill the entirety of my taskbar.Please see attached image of what my current bar looks like with only this firefox browser window open.

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    Trevasty, Nov 5, 2024
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  2. netmation Win User

    Task Bar Open Applications Expanding Icon with Text, Turn Off?

    Did this just change on my Windows 10 system? In the task bar my icons are expanding to an icon and about 20 characters of text when the application is open? Can not see anything in task bar setting to turn this behavior off? Any ideas, thanks.
     
    netmation, Nov 5, 2024
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  3. Xylee Del Win User
    Clicking on application or in task bar doesn't bring it to the front- Windows 10

    Hello,

    Windows 10 may have encountered a system conflict that caused this issue. For us to assist you better, kindly answer the following questions:

    • What is the current build and version of your Windows 10? To check type in
      winver on the search bar and press Enter.
    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you reset your taskbar on the Task Manager. Kindly follow the steps below:

    • Open Task Manager by right clicking the taskbar.
    • Click More details at the bottom to expand the Task Manager window.
    • Under the Processes tab, look for Windows Explorer.
    • After selecting the Windows Explorer, click the Restart
      button at the bottom.
    • It may take a few seconds and things like your taskbar and Start menu may disappear momentarily, but when it restarts, things should behave better. Exit the Task Manager window.

    We'll be waiting for your reply.
     
    Xylee Del, Nov 5, 2024
    #3
  4. Task bar open applications have randomly expanded

    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, Nov 5, 2024
    #4
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