Move Windows 11 Taskbar to The Top [How to]

Windows 11 doesn't have native support for moving the Taskbar

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Move Taskbar to top Windows 11

Many users want to move their Taskbar to the top on Windows 11, but unfortunately, this isn’t simple since the latest version offers limited customization options.

Luckily, there are a few ways to change your Taskbar’s location, so keep reading to find out more.

Can you move the Taskbar in Windows 11?

No, unlike in other versions of Windows, you can’t change the position of the Taskbar without third-party tools.

How do I move my Taskbar to the top in Windows 11?

Use ExplorerPatcher

  1. Visit the ExplorerPatcher Github page and download the software.
     
  2. Next, run the setup file. If you can’t start the installation, click on More info.
  3. After that, choose Run anyway.
  4. Once the installation is finished, right-click the Taskbar and choose Properties.
  5. Set Primary taskbar location on the screen to Top and click on Restart File Explorer.

While this method works, we noticed some issues with the Start menu, but that can be fixed by adjusting the Start menu settings or waiting for the developer to address the issue.

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This is a third-party software, and since it modifies File Explorer, you might experience potential issues while using it.

How do I change the Taskbar back in Windows 11?

You can get the old Taskbar back with OpenShell and other Start Menu replacement tools. Some of these tools also can change the position of the Taskbar, so you might want to try them.

Unfortunately, Windows 11 can’t move the Taskbar to the top, and Microsoft has removed all workarounds that allow users to do that.

The only option includes third-party solutions, but you might experience bugs or issues while using them. If you want to customize your OS further, we have a great guide on how to make the Windows 11 Taskbar transparent.

You can also set up a vertical Taskbar on Windows 11, and we have a guide that shows you how to do it, so don’t miss it. For more customization options, check our guide on how to expand Taskbar to 2 rows.

We hope you managed to fix the problem with this guide. Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.

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Kazim Ali Alvi

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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He's specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem. Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He's also one of our experts in Networking & Security.

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