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WHAT DO YOU LOCK THE TASKBAR FOR?

Anonymous
2019-04-08T16:22:27+00:00

Hi,

Using a limited search I didn't find the answer to this question on the Internet. 

Each time a person would ask what locking a taskbar does or some other similar question as to the reason behind this option they would only get instructions on how to turn it on or off.

When I'm watching videos, I like to have the taskbar disappear and reappear only when I trigger it to.

When I'm taking screen captures, I like to keep the taskbar visible so that the date and time that is on the task bar will show up in the screen capture.

Should I lock the taskbar each time I select on or off?

Is the lock to keep the taskbar in the position on the screen that you selected so that it doesn't move?  I like my task bar positioned at the top of the screen instead of the bottom (default).

Or is the lock to keep the selection that you make (whether it's on or off)?

This has been bugging me for a long time and I finally decided to ask the Community about it.

Any theories or information about this?

RAP

Microsoft Windows 10 Home (64 bit).

I upgraded my Win 8 machine to Win 10.

Machine: Lenovo (i5) G500s Touch

notebook (laptop). Wired connection

to the Internet.

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  1. DaveM121 868K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-04-08T16:26:07+00:00

    Hi RAPXV

    The 'Lock the Taskbar' feature is to stop accidental resizing of the Taskbar and also to stop users accidentally moving the Taskbar to the sides or top of the screen, that is the only purpose for that feature . . .

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-04-08T16:29:01+00:00

    Hi RAPXV

    My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

    Locking the Taskbar keeps it in position on the screen, whether its at the top, bottom, left or right of the screen.

    When its unlocked, you can easily drag it to either side or resize the Taskbar to double space or more to accommodate more shortcuts.

    Locking it won't prevent you from auto-hiding it either. You can still do that in Start > Settings > Personalization > Taskbar.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-04-08T18:01:15+00:00

    Locking prevents accidental changes. Whether or not you do it is up to you.

    By the way, with today's wide-screen monitors, I prefer the task bar on the left or right side of the screen. I think that makes a better use of screen real estate than having it at the top or bottom.

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  4. Vijay A. Verma 104.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-04-08T16:36:38+00:00

    Hi RAPXV

    Greetings! I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

    There are two features -

    1. Lock the Taskbar - This will not allow you to resize the task bar and move the taskbar using mouse. (you can still move Taskbar by Taskbar > Taskbar Settings > Taskbar location on screen and choosing the position even if it is locked. Point is that it will not allow mouse to move the Taskbar)
    2. Automatically Hide the Taskbar in Desktop mode - If this is ON, when your cursor is not on Taskbar, your Taskbar will get hidden. (Right click on Taskbar > Taskbar Settings will give this option).

    Q. When I'm taking screen captures, I like to keep the taskbar visible so that the date and time that is on the task bar will show up in the screen capture.

    Should I lock the taskbar each time I select on or off?

    A. Point 2 is applicable here. You need to keep this OFF.

    Q. Is the lock to keep the taskbar in the position on the screen that you selected so that it doesn't move? I like my task bar positioned at the top of the screen instead of the bottom (default).

    A. Yes. You can't move using mouse.

    Do let me know if you require any further help on this. Will be glad to help you.

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-04-08T16:27:21+00:00

    Hi RAPXV

    My name is Sarah Kong and I am an independent adviser that is here to try and help you with your issue.

    Locking taskbar is so you it doesn't disappear and you can't move it to the side or top.

    So yes each time you take a screenshot you will need to lock it to get the date.

    Does this answer your questions?

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