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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Article C2906 - January 22, 2007
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 PMThat worked fine, but how do I make it smaller..its too BIG ?????
Posted by: Leon at January 16, 2010 11:51 AMyour advice on moving taskbar worked for me on Windows7 thank you very much
Posted by: ivan at February 17, 2010 8:28 AMFor those who cant get the toolbar down, try right clickin on the toolbar, and choose to close toolbar. Then try again using the instructions provided by Leo.
Posted by: Nitz at February 17, 2010 11:46 AMTaskbar is stuck on the right side of screen. It is not locked, but still will not drag to the bottom?
Posted by: Ron Blake at March 8, 2010 8:38 AM