Windows 10: Task Bar or Something Else - Help Needed

Discus and support Task Bar or Something Else - Help Needed in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Before the Corona virus outbreak I was using a 23" Monitor. But this monitor has a broken power supply, and there is no chance to repair or buy a new... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by stub, Apr 11, 2020.

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    Task Bar or Something Else - Help Needed


    Before the Corona virus outbreak I was using a 23" Monitor. But this monitor has a broken power supply, and there is no chance to repair or buy a new monitor. Computers are non-essential business for Covid-19. Mail Order too. Everything under shutdown. So my only choice is to lug my TV monitor 50" into my office every time I need to use my computer (all day long).

    The TV has max resolution 1920x1280 and the monitor was less. So I'm not getting anything fitting well on this larger screen. I've been slowing working thru all the problems, most I have to reset after I turn the computer off/on. But there is one thing bugging me more than any other. It's the task bar. I've played around with the task bar settings, and got them to the point where I like what I have. But there is one HUGE problem. I can only see the approx top third of the task bar and it extends further than the screen ends (horizontally). The task bar is approx 30% full and it is on 1 line. Small icons.

    I've tried all that I know to reset these taskbar settings. To no avail. So I'm beginning to think it MIGHT not be in the task bar settings, but maybe some screen settings or resolution problem is what I need. Any and all help gratefully received. Win10.

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    OK. I was just able to lift the top level of the task bar by dragging it up. Will it stay like that from now on? This is better than before. The task bar is about twice the height as before. I can see all the icons I've added manually to the task bar. But the computer related icons on the left and right in white on the black background, look crunched up, horizontally. They were spread out evenly before I doubled the height of the task bar. Before they looked ok, although I could only see the top third.It now looks almost as if there isn't enough space horizontally for them on 1 line. But I have no idea if these left and right parts can be widened. Which looks like it might do the trick for me. This would suggest to me that widening the left/right sections of the taskbar would help. Although I have no idea if that is possible.

    Another problem. Whilst playing with this task bar whilst writing this. It has jumped back to the 1 line task bar (which looks better) but with 50-66% hidden below the bottom of the screen.

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    All my task bar settings are all Off except Small Task Bar Buttons.

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  2. 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, Apr 11, 2020
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  3. task bar

    Hello,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    Please follow the below step:

    • Right click on the task bar and check if the option "Lock the taskbar" is unchecked.
    • If it is check, I request you to unchecked it.
    • Now drag the taskbar down.

    I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), Apr 11, 2020
    #3
  4. Task Bar or Something Else - Help Needed

    Unable to hide Task bar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are unable to hide Task bar. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

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

    a. Right click on the Task bar.

    b. Click on Properties.

    c. Put a check mark next to ‘Auto-hide’ the task bar.

    d. Click on Apply and OK.

    If the issue persists try the below steps to restart the Windows Explorer and check if that helps.

    Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager

    Step 2: Click on
    More details.

    Step 3: Under the Processes tab, right-click on Windows Explorer entry and then click Restart.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Apr 11, 2020
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