Here you can find solutions for a few frequently asked problems which are related to Windows Taskbar like:
- Taskbar context menu is disabled. No menu appears when you right-click on taskbar.
- "Lock the Taskbar" option is disabled.
- Can't add toolbars using "Toolbars" option in Taskbar context menu.
- Can't open Taskbar Properties. An error message appears.
- Can't resize or move Taskbar.
So here we start:
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1. Taskbar context menu is disabled. No menu appears when you right-click on taskbar.
Sol. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
In right-side pane, delete "NoTrayContextMenu" DWORD value.
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2. "Lock the Taskbar" option is disabled. Whenever you right-click on Taskbar, "Lock the Taskbar" option is grayed out:
Sol. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
In right-side pane, delete "LockTaskbar" DWORD value.
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3. Can't add toolbars using "Toolbars" menu in Taskbar context menu. All options are grayed out:
Sol. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
In right-side pane, delete "NoCloseDragDropBands" DWORD value.
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4. Can't open Taskbar Properties. Whenever you click on "Properties" in taskbar context menu, an error message appears:
Sol. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
In right-side pane, delete "NoSetTaskbar" DWORD value.
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5. Can't resize or move Taskbar even "Lock the Taskbar" option is unchecked.
Sol. Type regedit in RUN dialog box and press Enter. Now go to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
In right-side pane, delete "TaskbarSizeMove" DWORD value.
Posted by: Vishal Gupta | Categories: Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Chaitanyaraj
I used some .reg(registry) file to make taskbar icons look like in windows 8. It worked perfectly on that theme but now when i came back to XP theme and reduced size of taskbar, the open apps displays only icon and half name or just 1st letter of name instead of whole name... Please help me out.. :(
VG
^^ Please reverse the Registry tweak using following tutorial or freeware:
http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-iconized-icon-only-taskbar-feature-in-windows-xp-and-vista/
http://www.askvg.com/taskbar-iconizer-utility-to-iconize-taskbar-in-windows-xp-and-vista/
Chaitanyaraj
Oh wow
u r faster than windows help centre also... :)
Thanks Bro...!! :D
Greigar
Hello, I seem to be having a problem on Windows 7.
Basically, whenever I'm using the internet, the taskbar is always hidden underneath the browser, and the only way to make it show is to use the windows key, although it disappears again as soon as I click off. I've already checked to see if auto-hide is off and it is. Is there anything you can do to help?
VG
^^ Did you install any Taskbar tweaking tool in past?
techman99
I've had the same problem as Greigar, one day, I double clicked on the taskbar and it disappeared! I learned how to fix it, but now the browser is bigger than the taskbar, so it kicks the taskbar off, or downloads are hidden behind. Can you help me?