Windows 10: Taskbar in WIN10 misbehaves...

Windows 10 Home, Version 20H2 up to dateI usually have my taskbar on the left. And I have QuickLunch tool bar full of small icons, and several icons in the notification area. I do adjust the TB width for optimal look and functionality.Recently, I encountered windows problems and decided to do a Complete Reset.All went fine and I got back my taskbar to look as before.However, during the TB adjustments, something happened.I cannot adjust the TB width when it is either on the left or on the right unlocked naturally. Also, most of the time, I have to click an icon more than one time to activate

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Misbehaving Taskbar



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Misbehaving Taskbar

Whenever I start or reboot Windows, my taskbar does not appear as it was before starting or rebooting Windows. The taskbar appears as a single line with an up/down selection arrow to view the hidden icons. These are the steps I have to take to have the taskbar look and operate the way that I prefer.
1. Click on the down arrow of a single line taskbar.
2. Right click on a clear area of the taskbar.
3. Unclick 'Lock the taskbar'.
4. Increase the height of the taskbar to two lines.
5. Right click on a clear area of the taskbar.
6. Click 'Lock the taskbar.'
Now the taskbar consists of two lines, is located at the bottom of the screen and automatically slides off the bottom of the screen when not selected. In the past, I have not had this problem. It seems that a small change in an update to Windows is the apparent culprit.
What do I need to do to have the desired taskbar after I start or reboot windows?
Thank you.

Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Version 1803, installed on 8/31/2018, OS build 17738.1000, Dell XPS-8700.

 

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:

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  Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
  
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  Type system icons.
  
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  Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.
  

Hope it helps.