A taskbar is a bar that runs along the bottom of your screen, usually containing icons that represent programs or files that are open. By using a taskbar, you can keep track of everything that’s going on with your computer at a glance. Plus, it can help you quickly switch between programs or files.
In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about setting up a vertical taskbar in Windows 11.
What is Taskbar?
Before we get started, let’s go over some basics. The taskbar is made up of two parts: the taskbar itself and the notification area. The taskbar is the horizontal bar that runs along the bottom of your screen. It contains the Start button, as well as icons for any programs or files that are currently open.
The notification area is the area to the right of the taskbar. It contains icons for system notifications, such as battery level, Wi-Fi connection, and more.
How to Set Up a Vertical Taskbar
Windows 11 has an option to set a vertical taskbar through the registry editor a few months ago, however, it was removed in a recent update. I tried to change a value in the registry to force it on top, but my taskbar still appears on the bottom.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MMStuckRects3To set up a vertical taskbar in Windows 11, you’ll need to use a third-party utility such as StartAllBack. This utility will allow you to move the taskbar to any side of the screen, as well as change its orientation to vertical.
What is StartAllBack?
StartAllBack is a great tool that lets you customize your taskbar to make it more efficient for you. You can change the way icons are displayed, the size of the icons, and where the taskbar is located on your screen. You can move the taskbar to the top, left, or right edges of your screen. You can also split the taskbar into segments, or use dynamic translucency to make Taskbar transparent in Windows 11…
This software is paid, but there is a 100-day free trial that you can use to test it out. Once a free trial expires, you can purchase a license for $4.99 only. If you need more, you can pay $8.99 for 2 licenses or $11.99 for 3 licenses. Here is how to set up a vertical taskbar using StartAllBack.
How to use StartAllBack
To get started, download and install StartAllBack on your computer. Once it’s installed, launch the program. Now choose Install for everyone.
Select the “Right” option at Taskbar location on screen.
Your taskbar will now be moved to the right side of the screen.
And that’s it! You should now have a vertical taskbar in Windows 11. You can choose left, top, bottom and right.
When you check on dynamic translucency, you should have a transparent taskbar.
How to open StartIsBack confirugation
To open StartIsBack confirugation, just right-click on the Start bottom and select Properties.
How to uninstall StartIsBack
If you’re having trouble opening StartIsBack, you may need to uninstall and reinstall it. Here is how you can do that:
To uninstall StartIsBack, simply go to the Start menu, type “uninstall program” into the search bar, and then select “Uninstall a program” from the results.
Locate StartIsBack in the list of programs or you can find it by searching for “StartIsBack” in the search bar. Once you’ve found it, click on the “Uninstall” button.
FAQs
- How do I pin apps to the taskbar in Windows 11?
You can pin your favorite apps to the taskbar for quick and easy access. To do this, open the app you want to pin and right-click on the taskbar. Then, select “Pin to taskbar.”
- How do I remove an app from the taskbar in Windows 11?
If you no longer use an app and want to remove it from your taskbar, right-click on the app and select “Unpin from taskbar.”
- How do I change the taskbar color in Windows 11?
To change the color of your taskbar, open Taskbar settings. Then, select “Personalize” and choose a new color under “Accent color.”
- Why is the Windows 11 taskbar not working?
If your taskbar is not working, it could be because of a corrupted system file. To fix this, you can quickly restart File Explorer. To do this, press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager. Then, under the “Processes” tab, find and select “Windows Explorer.” Finally, righ-click on it and choose the “Restart” button.
- How do I hide the taskbar in Windows 11?
To hide your taskbar, open Taskbar settings and turn on “Automatically hide the taskbar”. That’s it! Your taskbar will now be hidden until you move your mouse to the bottom of the screen.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to set up a vertical taskbar in Windows 11, it’s time to try it out for yourself. If you’re looking for an easy way to set up a vertical taskbar in Windows 11, StartAllBack is the perfect solution. This software makes it quick and easy to change the orientation of your taskbar, and it’s also very affordable.
We hope this article helped you learn how to set up a vertical taskbar in Windows 11. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them below. Also, be sure to check out our other Windows 11 articles for more tips and tricks.
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