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
WOW!!!!!
I had no idea how easy it was... seems you can't use the little top handle to drag it back after it gets messed up...
Hope Vista and Seven don't have this problem...
Posted by: Tangmeister at June 17, 2009 4:36 PMThanks a bunch! I think I tried everything except what you suggested and voila it worked. I was so frustrated... You're a big help!
Posted by: Lae at June 23, 2009 7:37 PMwell i moved my taskbar from the right side to out of view of computer and i keep clicking and dragging but nothing will move it back any thoughts!
Posted by: ronnie at June 27, 2009 8:52 AMThanks for the video, leo!! I was getting really frustrated with putting the taskbar in its original place!! Plus i got it done for free as well or i would of had 2 bribe my sister!! no need 4 that now!! .. hahaha!!
Posted by: Spongebob at June 29, 2009 3:35 PMI've been using winXP for years (even as a developer!) and couldn't figure our how to move the taskbar back to the bottom of the screen. Thanks so much, Leo.
Posted by: jared at July 23, 2009 7:35 AMThank you so much. Isn't it wierd how it freaks a person right out when that kind of stuff happens. Thanks again..
Posted by: carrie at August 31, 2009 1:05 PMI was extremely frustrated that I couldn't get the taskbar back where it belong, Thank you so much,Leo
Posted by: giggles at September 1, 2009 4:59 AMyust when i thought i knew everything about computer till this simple thing made me stuck for hours . thank you soo much keep it up
Posted by: roy at September 19, 2009 4:55 AMDon't remember how I found your page but glad I did. My taskbar is now at the bottom of the page but either a bit high or out of sight. Didn't seem to jump back to the original spot, but I can live with that. Thanks for the help!
Posted by: Steve Shook at October 12, 2009 12:50 PMVery helpful video. Solved my problem before the video ended!
Posted by: Mwiklund at November 21, 2009 3:50 PM