Windows 10: Taskbar Folders

Discus and support Taskbar Folders in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Hi all, I have around 3 dozen apps on my taskbar, and there is not enough space for them to all fit on one line, so I get an ugly scroll bar to switch... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by seventeen31, Apr 18, 2020.

  1. Taskbar Folders


    Hi all, I have around 3 dozen apps on my taskbar, and there is not enough space for them to all fit on one line, so I get an ugly scroll bar to switch between the 2 lines. I figure that if there could be folders on the taskbar, I could get to my apps more easily than scrolling through lines. I'd imagine that they would be like folders in the start menu, and when you hover over them, it would act as if it was a window and pop out of the taskbar, thus revealing the contents of the folders. Just a suggestion, any advice on how to organise my taskbar would be nice, thanks!

    :)
     
    seventeen31, Apr 18, 2020
    #1
  2. Yaqub K Win User

    System Icons on taskbar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

    If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:


    • Click on the search bar on the taskbar.

    • Type system icons.

    • Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.

    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Apr 18, 2020
    #2
  3. how to effectively hide or disable the taskbar?

    Hi,



    Did you try the “Auto-hide the taskbar” option from Taskbar properties?



    If you have not tried it, I would suggest you to follow these steps and auto-hide the taskbar:

    • Right click on Taskbar.
    • Click on Properties
    • Check the box Auto-hide the taskbar.
    • Click on OK.


    Hope this information helps.
     
    Rohit Siddegowda, Apr 18, 2020
    #3
  4. Taskbar Folders

    Taskbar Issue with Multiple Monitors

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and will assist you.

    Please share the information below:

    • Are you using a Local Account or a Microsoft Account?
    • What is the make and model of your PC?

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

    • Right click on the Taskbar and select Properties.
    • Check if the option for Lock the Taskbar and Auto-hide the taskbar
      are ticked.
    • If they are ticked then uncheck the option for Auto-hide the taskbar.

    Also, suggest you to update the Display driver by following the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X, select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters.
    • Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow the on-screen prompts to update.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Apr 18, 2020
    #4
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