Windows 10: Video Driver Update: Taskbar Size Messed Up

Hail: Next issue: I just had a Video driver Update. All went smoothly, except for my taskbar, which is normally on my 2nd monitor, and 5 rows, with the normal part (1 row), Then a Tools Directory (1 row), Program Utility Directory (1 row), Win tools Directory (1 row) and finally a game directory (also 1 row). The Driver Install placed my Task Bar on the prime monitor, in itself, not that a big deal, except... When I drag it to the 2nd monitor where it belongs... it becomes 1 row, which cannot be altered anymore. Thus I lose all rows which are dedicated to directories holding short cuts to programs. How can I undo that silliness please? Thank you very much. Xog. PS: Why does it constantly do this, though I never do a "clean" install for drivers? Isn't it meant to keep all as is when updating drivers (where possible, of course)?

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Video Driver Update: Taskbar Size Messed Up

Hail:

Next issue:
I just had a Video driver Update.
All went smoothly, except for my taskbar, which is normally on my 2nd monitor, and 5 rows, with the normal part (1 row), Then a Tools Directory (1 row), Program Utility Directory (1 row), Win tools Directory (1 row) and finally a game directory (also 1 row).

The Driver Install placed my Task Bar on the prime monitor, in itself, not that a big deal, except...
When I drag it to the 2nd monitor where it belongs... it becomes 1 row, which cannot be altered anymore.
Thus I lose all rows which are dedicated to directories holding short cuts to programs.

How can I undo that silliness please?

Thank you very much.
Xog.

PS: Why does it constantly do this, though I never do a "clean" install for drivers?
Isn't it meant to keep all as is when updating drivers (where possible, of course)?

 

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.

 

Adjust video size to their frames

Hi,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Community.

Please answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:

1. Are you aware of any changes made to the PC prior to this issue?
   
2. Which application are you using to view the video files?
   
3. What is the file format of that video file?
   
4. Are those video files saved on the PC locally?
   
5. Does this issue occur with all video files?
   

This issue can occur if some of the system files are not working as expected. They might be broken or damaged.

Step 1: Suggest you to use the
Windows Media Player to play the video file to check if that helps.

Step 2: Further, you may also want to
update the display driver from Device Manager to check if that makes any difference.

Hope this helps.

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