{"id":351228,"date":"2021-10-11T15:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T12:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/windows-11-lets-you-move-the-taskbar-to-the-left-or-right-but-its-broken\/"},"modified":"2021-10-11T15:00:54","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T12:00:54","slug":"windows-11-lets-you-move-the-taskbar-to-the-left-or-right-but-its-broken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/windows-11-lets-you-move-the-taskbar-to-the-left-or-right-but-its-broken\/","title":{"rendered":"#Windows 11 Lets You Move the Taskbar to the Left or Right, But It\u2019s Broken"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a419a23c5e05\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a419a23c5e05\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/windows-11-lets-you-move-the-taskbar-to-the-left-or-right-but-its-broken\/#Borrowing_From_Windows_10\" >Borrowing From Windows 10<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/windows-11-lets-you-move-the-taskbar-to-the-left-or-right-but-its-broken\/#Try_It_Yourself_If_You_Like_Risk\" >Try It Yourself (If You Like Risk)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#Windows 11 Lets You Move the Taskbar to the Left or Right, But It\u2019s Broken&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-760248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_taskbar_side_hero_1.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_taskbar_side_hero_1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_taskbar_side_hero_1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Taskbar on the Left but Broken\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With a registry hack, it\u2019s possible to move your Windows 11 taskbar to the left or right side of the screen, but the buttons don\u2019t show up. Could this mean Microsoft is planning to bring it back a moveable taskbar in a future update? We explore the possibilities.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Borrowing_From_Windows_10\"><\/span>Borrowing From Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As of October 2021, Windows 11 doesn\u2019t let you move your taskbar (or even resize it). But through a Windows Registry hack, it\u2019s possible to make the taskbar <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear on the top of your screen and still be functional.<\/p>\n<p>In the process of experimenting with the taskbar on the top of the screen, we also discovered that it\u2019s possible to position the Windows 11 taskbar on the left or right side of the screen, but the taskbar becomes unusable.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, Windows 11 uses the same internal Registry key values as Windows 10 to determine which side of the screen to place the taskbar on. This means that positioning the taskbar in Windows 11 could just be a vestigial feature left in from Windows 10. But the fact that it still works leaves room for Microsoft to fix the Windows 11 taskbar to support these other positions (left and right) in the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Windows 11 Won&#8217;t Let You Move the Taskbar (But It Should)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_It_Yourself_If_You_Like_Risk\"><\/span>Try It Yourself (If You Like Risk)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to try moving your taskbar to the left or right side of your screen, we\u2019ll show you how\u2014even though it\u2019s broken and none of the icons will show up properly.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_warning\"><p><strong>Warning:<\/strong> The Registry Editor is a powerful tool. Misusing it can render your system unstable or even inoperable. Still, this is a simple hack, and if you follow the instructions completely, you shouldn\u2019t have any problems. If you haven\u2019t used the Registry Editor before, consider reading about how to use it before getting started. We also recommend backing up the Registry\u00a0(and your computer) before making any changes.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>First, open the Registry Editor. You can do it by pressing Windows+R, typing \u201cregedit\u201d, and pressing Enter, or by searching for \u201cregistry\u201d in the Start menu and clicking \u201cRegistry Editor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the Registry Editor, navigate to this key using the sidebar, or paste it in the address line near the top of the window:<\/p>\n<p><code>ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerStuckRects3<\/code><\/p>\n<p>(Note that these instructions only apply to single-monitor setups. To change the taskbar position on multiple monitors, you\u2019ll need to edit the same values in every key listed under <code>HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerMMStuckRects3<\/code>.)<\/p>\n<p>Double click the \u201cSettings\u201d key within \u201cStuckRects3.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760017\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/regedit_open_settings.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Navigate to the Registry key and open &quot;Settings.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"272\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the \u201cEdit Binary Value\u201d window opens, locate the fifth value from the left on the second row from the top. Usually, this value is set to \u201c03.\u201d By changing this number, you can determine which side of the screen your taskbar shows up on. Here\u2019s what each number does:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>00:<\/strong> Taskbar on the left side of the screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>01:<\/strong> Taskbar on the top of the screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>02:<\/strong> Taskbar on the right side of the screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>03:<\/strong> Taskbar on the bottom of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To change it, place the cursor just to the right of the \u201c03\u201d, press Backspace once, then type in the number corresponding to the taskbar position in the list above (such as \u201c02\u201d for moving the taskbar to the left side, for example). When you\u2019re done, click \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/edit_binary_to_two_for_right.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Change the number to &quot;02&quot; for a taskbar on the right.\" width=\"650\" height=\"368\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Close Registry Editor, then restart your PC. (Or you can restart Windows Explorer in Task Manager.) When you log back in, you\u2019ll see something like this. The taskbar will be almost entirely blank, but you\u2019ll see some of the system tray status icons and the Quick Settings button jumbled in the corner. If you click the speaker and Wi-Fi icons, the Quick Settings menu will open as usual, but nothing else works.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760212\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/broken_taskbar_right.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An example of a broken Windows 11 taskbar on the right.\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Likewise, if you\u2019d like to try moving your taskbar to the left, change the registry value mentioned above to \u201c00\u201d then restart your PC or restart explorer.exe. You\u2019ll see a similar situation, with a blank taskbar and no icons.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-760213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/win11_taskbar_on_left_2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An example of a broken Windows 11 taskbar on the left.\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re done, hit Windows+R to open the run menu, then type \u201cregedit.exe.\u201d From there you can edit the \u201cSettings\u201d key value back to \u201c03\u201d (for taskbar at the bottom of the screen), then restart, and you\u2019ll be back to normal. Or you can download our registry hack files and run \u201cwin11_taskbar_bottom.reg\u201d (then reboot) to restore your taskbar to its proper location.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, at the moment, moving the taskbar to the left or right serves no useful purpose, but we\u2019re hopeful that Microsoft is working on making these options official soon.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Windows 11&#8217;s Taskbar Won&#8217;t Be Finished Before Release<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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