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How do I move my Windows XP taskbar back to the bottom of the screen? (Video)

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Summary: Every so often, it's possible to end up with the Windows XP taskbar on the side, or even the top of your screen. It's a quick fix, as this video shows.

My taskbar moved from the bottom of my monitor to the side. How do I put it back?

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It happens, and if you're not expecting it, it can be really disconcerting.

It's an easy fix, best described with a short video (transcript included).

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Transcript

I'm Leo Notenboom for AskLeo.info.

A reader asked "My taskbar moved from the bottom of my monitor to the side. How do I put it back?"

That's easy.

Click on an empty area of the taskbar and hold the mouse button down.

Now, just drag the mouse down to where you want the taskbar to be. Once you get close enough, it'll jump right into place.

To keep it from jumping around again, right click on the taskbar, and then select Lock the Taskbar.

If you like, you can actually put your taskbar on top, the bottom or any side of the screen you like.

That's all there is to it!

Once again, I'm Leo Notenboom for AskLeo.info.

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91 Comments

YOU ARE SO AWESOME!!!! IT WORKED!!! I accidently put it on top one day and tried EVERYTHING I could think of to put it back down but nothing worked. My taskbar was on top for like... 2-3 MONTHS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Posted by: Breona at December 1, 2009 10:20 PM

This fix doesn't work for me.

Posted by: john at December 17, 2009 3:07 AM

"How do I move my Windows XP taskbar back to the bottom of the screen?
i have the same problem but i am using windows Vista so i tried the same solution but failed

Posted by: Anas at January 11, 2010 6:31 PM

it worked, and it is one example why Microsoft must DIE and one should buy a Mac.

Posted by: Sam Beal at January 13, 2010 7:18 PM

That worked fine, but how do I make it smaller..its too BIG ?????

Posted by: Leon at January 16, 2010 11:51 AM
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