windows xp task bar

For some reason, the taskbar is no longer in the bottom of my screen.  It is now to the right of the screen from top to bottom.  I can't seem to understand how to fix

Friday, October 15, 2010, 14:12:08 + 0000, genes44 wrote:

For some reason, the taskbar is no longer in the bottom of my screen.  It is now to the right of the screen from top to bottom.  I can't seem to understand how to fix

You can move , but it's not really a question of his being
'correctness '.

Although by default, the taskbar is displayed on the bottom of the screen,
It can be on any of the sides on what you prefer. To move any
side to side, simply click an unused portion and drag
where you want it. Don't forget to click inside it, not on the edge.
by clicking on the edge and dragging will resize not move.

If it does not move, it can be locked. In this case, right click on it
and uncheck "Lock the taskbar", then try again.

Moreover, with the screen monitors wide today, I prefer the taskbar
on the left or the right of the screen. I think that allows a better
use of real estate than have it at the bottom of screen.

Ken Blake (MS-MVP)

Tags: Windows

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