Windows 10: WHY IS THE TASKBAR SO TERRIBLE

Discus and support WHY IS THE TASKBAR SO TERRIBLE in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF WINDOWS 11. I AM USED TO HAVE MY TASKBAR ON TOP AND NO I NEVER BEEN A MAC USER ITS JUST FASTER TO REACH TABS IN THE BROWSER AND... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Marcel Wunderlich, Feb 8, 2025.

  1. WHY IS THE TASKBAR SO TERRIBLE


    MY FIRST IMPRESSION OF WINDOWS 11. I AM USED TO HAVE MY TASKBAR ON TOP AND NO I NEVER BEEN A MAC USER ITS JUST FASTER TO REACH TABS IN THE BROWSER AND TASKBAR; THIS MIGHT BE NOT MUCH TIME SAVED BUT ON A LONG SCALE SAVING FRACTION OF A SECOND IS DEFO WORTH FOR ME HAVING MY TASKBAR ON TOP SO WHY CANT I DO THAT ON THE MOST ADVANCED WINDOWSOPERATINGSYSTEM THERE EVER WAS AND WHY DOES IT LOOK LIKE THIS OUT OF THE BOX https://postimg.cc/gnGcvVYP

    :)
     
    Marcel Wunderlich, Feb 8, 2025
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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, Feb 8, 2025
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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, Feb 8, 2025
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  4. WHY IS THE TASKBAR SO TERRIBLE

    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, Feb 8, 2025
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