Windows 10: Unable to open Taskbar Settings when right clicking the task bar and selecting taskbar settings

Discus and support Unable to open Taskbar Settings when right clicking the task bar and selecting taskbar settings in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; This also applies to the sound settings as well when I try to access it by right clicking the speaker icon. Any idea how to fix this? I've only found... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/NeznerolG, Aug 5, 2020.

  1. Unable to open Taskbar Settings when right clicking the task bar and selecting taskbar settings


    This also applies to the sound settings as well when I try to access it by right clicking the speaker icon. Any idea how to fix this? I've only found one solution so far and that's for me to create a new user account and delete the one that I currently have, but I don't want the hassle of backing up my user files.

    This is a minor inconvenience but any help would be greatly appreciated!

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    /u/NeznerolG, Aug 5, 2020
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  2. mouse right click will not open my file explorer in taskbar

    Hello Carl,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    We regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

    • What happens when you left clicking?
    • When you say right click, do you actually mean left click?
    • Which all troubleshooting steps have you already tried to resolve this issue?

    Left clicking with mouse will open File explorer or any other programs. Whereas right click will give you context menu.

    I suggest you to right-click on the File Explorer
    on the task bar and select Unpin from Taskbar. Now in the search bar type
    File Explorer and right click on it and select Pin it to Taskbar
    and check if it helps.

    Let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Aug 5, 2020
    #2
  3. 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, Aug 5, 2020
    #3
  4. Bree Win User

    Unable to open Taskbar Settings when right clicking the task bar and selecting taskbar settings

    Can't find Properties when I right click on Taskbar

    It hasn't appeared as 'Properties' since version 1511 when it would open the taskbar's settings in Control Panel. In 1607 these settings were removed from Control Panel and added to the Settings app. The right-click item was renamed 'Settings' to reflect this change. In 1703 the name changed again to 'Taskbar settings' but otherwise behaved as it did in 1607.

    The setting you want is now in Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Select which items appear on the taskbar.
     
    Bree, Aug 5, 2020
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