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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?

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).

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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Article 11089 | Posted January 22, 2007

Recent Comments
56 Comments

i want to move my taskbar from the right of the screen to the bottom and by holding down the left mouse button and trying to drag my taskbar to the bottom it still does'nt work! what should i do?

Posted by: Ayo at September 30, 2008 11:00 PM

So, I've tired at least a hundred times. My taskbar is not locked, I've tried right clicking, left clicking, double clicking, watched the video, it ain't happening...what am I doing wrong?

Thanks,
Sara

Posted by: Sara at October 16, 2008 6:43 AM

Ditto to what Sara said above. I've always been able to move it on any computer I've ever used but I got on my laptop yesterday and the taskbar was on the right. It just will not move no matter how hard I try. If anyone has the answer please tell us.

Thanks,
Alan

Posted by: Alan at October 16, 2008 3:31 PM

thanksss :) very helpfull was trying for ages !!

Posted by: laura at October 20, 2008 9:38 AM

Your Q&A column saved me from the changes my 2 year old makes on the computer when he randomly presses keys on the keyboard. Thanks.

Posted by: John at October 25, 2008 5:37 PM

Thanks i was getting so anooyed thanks :D

Posted by: Andy at October 30, 2008 4:51 AM

THIS HELPED ME OUT SOOO MUCH.... MY 2 YEAR OLD NEICE GOT AHOLD OF MY COMPUTER && WHEN I CAUGHT HER IT WAS MOVED LIKE THAT. SO THANK YOU ALOT!
--BRANDIE

Posted by: Brandie at November 10, 2008 10:07 PM

Super Fix .............
saved reinstalling OS

Posted by: ferg at November 14, 2008 12:15 AM

THANK YOU! This video helped me get out of deep trouble! YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Chris Pisha at November 14, 2008 2:34 PM

Your response worked...Thank you so much for putting an end to my frustration.

Posted by: Ida Cathcart at November 18, 2008 1:25 AM

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