Can I change taskbar location to right side in Windows11?

Kaoru 360 Reputation points
2023-11-25T14:17:16.79+00:00

After I upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, I found I can't change taskbar location like when I use Windows 10.
I search for a while, and some people say it has been remove, is it true?
If yes, I hope I can change it in Windows 11 in the near future.

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  1. VasimTamboli 5,215 Reputation points
    2023-11-25T16:39:51.6066667+00:00

    Its true that Microsoft official wont allow you to change task bar positioning but i can understand how difficult is to work on remote desktop connection with bottom task bar.

    Backup your registry first, (Export)

    Here's one of the unofficial methods:

    Backup your Registry: Before making any changes to the Registry, it's crucial to create a backup to ensure you can revert to the original state in case of any issues.

    Open Registry Editor: Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type "regedit" and press Enter.

    1. Navigate to the relevant Registry key: Go to the following path in the Registry Editor:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StuckRects3

    1. Modify the Taskbar Alignment Value: Double-click on the "FE" (0x00) value and change the hexadecimal value to "0x02". This will align the taskbar to the right side of the screen.
    2. Restart Explorer: To apply the changes, you need to restart Explorer. Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager". In the Task Manager, find "Windows Explorer" in the Processes tab, right-click on it, and select "Restart".

    Here is a blog for your reference and detailed steps

    https://tipsmake.com/steps-to-change-taskbar-position-on-windows-11

    please let me know if it works.

    7 people found this answer helpful.

  2. Ross M 46 Reputation points
    2024-04-02T13:43:35.18+00:00

    They disabled it in the newest build but there is a workaround.

    Go to https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher

    Go to releases on the right and download the latest exe. Run it and your taskbar will look different. Right click the taskbar and select "Lock the taskbar" to unlock it. Then drag and drop the taskbar to the edge you want. Then relock it. Done

    4 people found this answer helpful.

  3. SAIBAL ROY 10 Reputation points
    2024-03-29T19:13:09.6966667+00:00

    Sure. You can follow this link: https://pureinfotech.com/move-taskbar-top-side-windows-11/.

    The registry setting change did not work for me after multiple attempts. However, the ExplorerPatcher tool worked like magic. Be sure to restart the file explorer couple of minutes after changing the settings in Taskbar Properties.

    2 people found this answer helpful.

  4. Vishnu Tiwary 0 Reputation points
    2024-08-12T02:39:07.2133333+00:00

    Found the feature to align taskbar to left.. its available under personalization > taskbar option.

    follow below to guide for detailed instruction.

    https://www.techradar.com/how-to/how-to-move-your-taskbar-in-Windows-11


  5. Till 0 Reputation points
    2025-05-09T20:16:47.8366667+00:00

    As others pointed out, in Windows 11 it is currently not possible to move the taskbar to the side. There are hacky solutions like ExplorerPatcher that I would not recommend to use on a productive system.

    I developed a separate application to overcome the worst pain. I called it "Freedom Taskbar" (guess why...). It works very well for my daily office work. You can find it here together with additional information:

    https://github.com/till-f/FreedomTaskbar


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