Windows 10: Taskbar Color changed to grey

Discus and support Taskbar Color changed to grey in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; Taskbar color suddenly changed to grey, without any intervention from me. How do I get back to windows default colours? Show accent color on Start... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by carrotmuseum, Aug 13, 2020.

  1. Taskbar Color changed to grey


    Taskbar color suddenly changed to grey, without any intervention from me.

    How do I get back to windows default colours? Show accent color on Start Tasbar Action Center is greyed out.

    Win Ver 1903

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    carrotmuseum, Aug 13, 2020
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  2. Changing the taskbar color to white in Windows 10

    Hi Michael,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated.

    In Windows 10 there is no option for changing the color to white but you can change it to different colors. To change the color of the task bar I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

    • In the search box, type settings.
    • Then select personalization.
    • Click on color option on the left side.
    • You will find an option called “show color on start, taskbar and start icon”.
    • You need to on the option and then you can change the color accordingly.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Aug 13, 2020
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  3. Mark Isi Win User
    Color change in taskbar

    Hello pranayvarma,

    Just to verify, have you tried changing the color of your taskbar via settings? If so, try it out and check if the color would remain inconsistent. Here are the steps:

    1. Launch the Settings app.
    2. Select Personalization.
    3. Click the Colors tab.
    4. Uncheck the Automatically pick an accent color from my background.
    5. Set Transparency effects to Off.
    6. Under Show accent color on the following surfaces, put a check on
      Start, taskbar, and action center.
    7. Pick a color that you want.
    8. Restart your PC.

    Let us know the outcome.
     
    Mark Isi, Aug 13, 2020
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  4. Taskbar Color changed to grey

    Unable to change taskbar color

    I'm not sure what Microsoft did with the new updates but I have lost the color on my taskbar and none of the suggestions are helping me. The box to check to apply color to the taskbar is greyed out. I have tried the taskbar bar settings and personalization.
    Please fix this, I am using a school-supplied laptop and unable to make certain changes. the white taskbar is very distracting and makes some of the icons hard to see. This is a Microsoft error and Microsoft needs to fix it!!!!!
     
    Laura Locklear-Richardson, Aug 13, 2020
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