Panel Windows tasks is located at the bottom of the screen by default, but you can move it to another location by clicking and dragging. Because it’s so easy to move around by accident, you can lock the Windows taskbar in place. Locking the taskbar is especially recommended if the PC is used by more than one person.

The instructions in this article apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

What is the Windows Taskbar?

The Windows taskbar provides quick access to frequently used applications, important system settings, and incoming notifications. Here is also located start menu and the Windows search box.

You can customize windows taskbar pinning apps, changing language settings, and more.

How to lock the taskbar in Windows 10, 8 and 7

To lock or unlock the Windows taskbar, right-click on any empty space on the taskbar and select » Lock the taskbar» .

You will see tick, if the taskbar is already locked. If the checkbox is missing, left-click once to lock the taskbar and left-click again to unlock it.

To lock or unlock the Windows taskbar, right-click any empty space on the taskbar and select Lock Taskbar.

How to Lock the Windows Taskbar from Your Settings

You can also lock the taskbar in place from Windows Settings:

  1. Right-click any empty space on the taskbar and select » Options panels tasks» (Windows 10) or » Properties» (Windows 7 and 8).

    Right-click any empty space on the taskbar and select Taskbar Settings (Windows 10) or Properties (Windows 7 and 8).
  2. Set the toggle switch under Lock the taskbar on the On .

For Windows 7 and 8 select tab » Task bar ‘ and check the box ‘ Lock the taskbar» .

Set the toggle switch in the Taskbar Lock section to On.

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