Move the Task Bar to the Top of the Screen in Windows

Ever want to mix things up on your computer screen? Ever think about moving your task bar on the top for a twist? Want your computer to look more like a Mac? This article will tell you how to move your task bar anywhere on your screen.

Steps

  1. Modify the task bar by right-clicking on the small "Start" icon at the bottom left-hand corner of the screen.
  2. Click "Properties". A new box will open called "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties". Click the tab at the top that says "Taskbar".
  3. Uncheck "Lock the Taskbar". This will allow the task bar to be modified.
  4. Click OK. Close all of the windows.
  5. Finally, as your mouse is over the Task bar icon, hold down the right mouse button (for XP hold both left and right) and drag it to the side. After dragging it to the side you can drag it up to the top.



Tips

  • In Windows Vista and XP, the task bar can be unlocked and expanded by moving the cursor to the top of the task bar until two arrows appear, showing that the boundary can be moved.
  • The task bar can be moved to the side or bottom from the top, just follow Steps 1-4, then drag the task bar to the place that you want to put it.
  • If you have Windows Vista, you can simply type "start" in the search bar at the top right of the Control Panel window.

Warnings

  • If too many items are added to the task bar, some of the items will not show up in the menu.

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