Windows 10: Why was the option to move the Taskbar removed?

Discus and support Why was the option to move the Taskbar removed? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I liked being able to have my task bar on the side of my laptop and now I can't. Just wondering what the reasoning behind this was.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Chloe Pats, Jun 26, 2023.

  1. Why was the option to move the Taskbar removed?


    I liked being able to have my task bar on the side of my laptop and now I can't. Just wondering what the reasoning behind this was.

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    Chloe Pats, Jun 26, 2023
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    Hi Graceimson,

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to remove the "eConnect by Harris School Solutions"
    from the taskbar and check if it helps.

    • Right click on the icon "eConnect by Harris School Solutions".
    • Click on “Unpin from Taskbar” the icon will be removed from the taskbar.

    Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Karthicka_R, Jun 26, 2023
    #2
  3. How can I remove the option to eject SATA drive from the Windows 10 tray icon

    I suggest you to follow the steps and check if it helps:

    • Right click on the taskbar>>select properties.
    • Choose customize option>>settings window pops up.
    • Find select which option appear on taskbar option and click on it.
    • Switch off the option safely remove hardware and eject media.
    Hope this helps, Let us know the status of the issue.
     
    Rakesh Narayanaswamy, Jun 26, 2023
    #3
  4. Arun B J Win User

    Why was the option to move the Taskbar removed?

    How do you remove the taskbar from bottom of the screen.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern with regards to remove the lock of taskbar and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Right click on Taskbar.

    • Select properties.

    • Uncheck the box lock the taskbar and check if it helps.

    • And move it to the top or right or left of the screen.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Arun B J, Jun 26, 2023
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