The general graphical interface of Windows is such that it is possible to modify or customize even the smallest detail of it, this includes changing the orientation of the Windows taskbar . It is usually an aspect of little importance, but for users who need space on the desktop, this is vital.
So if you still don’t know how to make this taskbar change , we will shortly provide you with all the information you need to do it. All this without forgetting that you can also lock the taskbar within Windows once you make the change.
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- What to do to make the taskbar appear at the top?
- Where is the Registry Editor in Windows 11?
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- Why is it important to back up the Windows Registry?
- What is the path to edit the StuckRects3?
- How to enter task manager in Windows 11?
- What other utilities change location by moving the bar?
- How do I restore the taskbar to the default site?
What to do to make the taskbar appear at the top?
This change has to be done without the installation of a program and with the options that the system itself provides. For this reason, you have to go to the taskbar and do the following:
- Right click on any blank space on the taskbar
- In the menu that will appear, click on the Properties option
- This will open a new window in which you are shown different tabs with different options.
- You will be located in the main tab, that is, taskbar
- In the options below, there will be one that says ‘ Taskbar location on screen’.
- If the position of this taskbar is in the usual position, the option will check Bottom.
- You will click on this option and choose the position that you like the most
Once you have made your choice, you will click on the ‘Apply’ button below and then on accept. This will automatically make the position of the bar change instantly. Now this is the usual procedure, but you have another slightly easier option. This alternative is the following:
- You will right click on a blank space on the taskbar
- Among the alternatives, you will verify that the Lock taskbaroption is not checked.
- In case it is checked, just uncheck it.
- With the selection button of your mouse you are going to press on the taskbar and without releasing the button, you will drag towards any of the 3 parts of the screen where you want the bar to be located.
- After you have done it, you just have to release the button and the change will be done.
Note that by accessing the properties of the taskbar , you will be able to make this modification and even make the taskbar transparent in Windows 10 and earlier versions.
Where is the Registry Editor in Windows 11?
You may find it a bit confusing to open the registry editor in the new version of Windows. However, the steps have not changed too much and to do this, you have to:
- With right click, we press on the Windows symbol.
- Choose the Windows PowerShell option
- A blue screen will appear where you will type Regedit and then hit Enter
- This will be enough to open the Windows 11 registry editor
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As for the Regedit command, you can do it by the previous method, or you can do it through the command prompt. To do this, you have to press the Windows key + R. In the window that will appear, you are going to write Regedit and then press OK. Some users often type regiedit.exe to open the Windows registry.
Why is it important to back up the Windows Registry?
Everyone has their reasons for doing a registry backup. In general, this is done when installing a new program that is not certain to be safe or to recover a specific point in the Windows registry and thus solve a problem or failure in the operating system.
What is the path to edit the StuckRects3?
In Windows 11 it is more complex to make this change, since a priori, the option is not enabled. However, the path that will allow you to make these changes is as follows: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StuckRects3.
How to enter task manager in Windows 11?
The truth is that with this special function there is no difference with the rest of the versions prior to Windows 11. For the fastest, we suggest you press the key combination CTRL + ALT + SHITF . This will cause you to have the task manager. You can also opt for the Windows search option and type Task Manager.
What other utilities change location by moving the bar?
Basically everything inside the taskbar changes. Inclusively, so does the options menu that runs when you click on the Windows icon . Of course, their orientation will remain the same. We recommend that when making this type of modification, you make sure that you can activate the dark mode for the taskbar and have full customization.
How do I restore the taskbar to the default site?
You have to follow all the steps that we mentioned in the article, but with the difference that you have to return everything to the factory or default values. Keep in mind that you can use the conventional method, or remove the toolbar lock to make the switch with your computer’s mouse.
