How to Lock or Unlock Taskbar in Windows 7
InformationThis will show you how to lock or unlock the taskbar to allow you to move the taskbar or toolbars on the taskbar in Windows 7.
When the taskbar is unlocked, you will see a dotted separator line to the left of pinned programs, and any toolbars.
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EXAMPLE: Taskbar
OPTION ONEFrom the Taskbar
1. Right click on a empty space on the taskbar.
2. To Lock the Taskbar
A) Click on Lock the taskbar to check it. (See screenshot below step 3)3. To Unlock the Taskbar
OPTION TWOFrom Taskbar and Start Menu Properties
1. Right click on a empty space on the taskbar and click on Properties.
A) Go to step 3.OR
2. Right click on the Start button and click on Properties.
A) Click on the Taskbar tab. (See screenshot below step 5)3. To Lock the Taskbar
A) Check the Lock the taskbar box. (See screenshot step 5)4. To Unlock the Taskbar
B) Go to step 5.
A) Uncheck the Lock the taskbar box. (See screenshot below step 5)5. Click on OK. (See screenshot below)
OPTION THREEUsing a REG File Download
1. To Lock TaskbarThat's it,
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.2. To Unlock TaskbarLock_Taskbar.regB) Go to step 3.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.Unlock_Taskbar.reg
4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.
5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.
6. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to completely apply.
7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like
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