Move taskbar

Question

When will windows 11 be updated to allow taskbar locations on the side of the screen?

Answer 1

As of October 2025, Windows 11 still does not officially support moving the taskbar to the sides of the screen. Microsoft has not announced a timeline for reintroducing this feature.

Here's the current situation:

🧭 Taskbar Position Limitations in Windows 11

• Default behavior: The taskbar remains locked to the bottom of the screen. Unlike Windows 10, you cannot drag it to the left or right sides using built-in settings.
• Customization options: You can align icons to the center or left, manage pinned apps, and control system tray visibility but not reposition the taskbar vertically.

🛠 Workarounds Available

• Third-party tools:
  • Start11 and ExplorerPatcher allow users to move the taskbar to the top or sides with varying degrees of success.
    • These tools are updated frequently to bypass Windows restrictions, but they may break after official updates.
    • Registry tweaks:
      • Older registry hacks that allowed side placement have largely stopped working after 2024 updates.

🔮 Future Possibilities

• Microsoft has hinted at expanding taskbar flexibility in future builds, but there is no confirmed release date or roadmap for restoring full side placement support.

If you're managing multi-monitor setups or prefer vertical taskbars for productivity, third-party tools remain your best bet for now.

Answer 2

Hi Martin, David (G&B),

Regarding your question, there is still no official timeline for restoring full side‑docking support. As of late 2025, Microsoft has not re‑enabled native support for moving the Windows 11 taskbar to the left or right side of the screen. The taskbar remains locked to the bottom (and top, in limited Insider builds). However, in the meantime there is a way to achieve a vertical taskbar, that is through third‑party tools such as Start11 or ExplorerPatcher.

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Answer 3

Hi Martin, David (G&B),

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