Windows 10: What's going on with my taskbar?

Discus and support What's going on with my taskbar? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Hello Recently I noticed the icons on my taskbar are spaced more widely apart than normal. I thought this was just something that happened in an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/jwmax, Nov 25, 2020.

  1. /u/jwmax Win User

    What's going on with my taskbar?


    Hello

    Recently I noticed the icons on my taskbar are spaced more widely apart than normal. I thought this was just something that happened in an update, then they went back to normal and today they are wide again. I've also noticed that I have the tick boxes beside my files by default. I thought this might be a tablet view issue but when I switch that on and off it makes no difference. Can someone help me out? I don't want the wide spacing. Thanks!

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    /u/jwmax, Nov 25, 2020
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  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, Nov 25, 2020
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  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, Nov 25, 2020
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  4. What's going on with my taskbar?

    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, Nov 25, 2020
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