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 goto:
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 goto:
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 goto:
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 goto:
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 goto:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
In right-side pane, delete "TaskbarSizeMove" DWORD value.
This article was posted by VG in following section: Troubleshooting, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP.
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Roland
Hi,
My bottom taskbar is always locked when I boot up my pc! I cannot use the start button or even right click on the taskbar I have to go into some taskbar repair software every time to be able to use it!
Help please.
gouri
hey my taskbar does not display clock power supply and LAN icon. i checked d taskbar properties n nt able 2 check the options.wat mst b d problem.
TheAslan
Hiya!
I'm having odd problem with 2 themes in Windows 7 x64, there's no sliders in my taskbar even taskbar is unlocked, normally sliders should appear automatically when taskbar is unlocked.
Is there any chance to fix this problem, or do you need fully transparent taskbar to use sliders?
VG
^^ Which slider are you talking about? Toolbar grabber or Taskbar grabber?
TheAslan
I meant those sliders where i can center my taskbar buttons in taskbar, now those sliders are totally gone...
VG
^^ Its a theme problem. The grabber/slider images have not been put properly in the msstyles.
suzanne
Help ! if pssible ...
every time I open a second ( or third or more ) site on internet, the sites get superimposed in the taskbar !
Sorry if I'm not very clear
French Blond
VG
^^ What do you mean with superimposed? Please provide more details.
suzanne
I had to ask how to say .... the tags overwrite each other, and if I " right
click " I just get the restore/ minimise/ close window !
this problem is driving me crazy .... I spend my life going back 5 pages
just to use another site .