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how to change clock

how do we change clock on the task bar the time is wrong and will not change or open

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-11-11T17:44:41.3866667+00:00
Robert Marshall 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-11T18:31:55.4733333+00:00
Ivan B 127.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Windows 95 styled start Menu and Taskbar

We don't wanna have mods! We want an official Windows 95-inspired taskbar built directly into Windows 11. Users should be able to enjoy classic Windows styling without installing third-party modifications or risking compatibility issues. Give us the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-11-10T21:46:10.4666667+00:00
Nathaniel BOWEN-ATKINSON 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-10T21:47:20.8866667+00:00
Nathaniel BOWEN-ATKINSON 20 Reputation points
2 answers

My mouse is pressing the wrong app.

Everytime i try to press an app on my taskbar, rather than pressing that app, the windows icon is always highlighted. It does not shift to the app, or open the app. Just a small nuisance at most, but help is greatly appreciated.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-11-10T00:52:17.0133333+00:00
Angello 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-10T03:24:23.35+00:00
Jeronimo Fuerte 48,705 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Icons in Win 11 toolbar

I have reinstalled new outlook and found that it puts a 2nd icon on my toolbars when I open it. Note that the original icon stays where I put it and the extraneous one is to the right of normal toolbar icons - the toolbar that normally only has things…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-11-08T18:16:48.2+00:00
Dan Morgan 40 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-09T01:31:06.9333333+00:00
Ian-T 16,460 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

How do I add the current wi-fi status to the task bar as a constant whether connected or not?

When I lose connection to the internet, I can no longer see the current status of the wi-fi connection and then be able to click on it to view the wi-fi connection and be able to address it. The Wi-Fi status is a constant on all previous laptops. …

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-11-02T22:19:50.3633333+00:00
Ms. Flisky 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-06T04:26:37.89+00:00
Emma1-N 14,925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers

Windows 11 Taskbar Icons Disappear After Long Lock Screen

After leaving my Windows 11 PC on the lock screen for a long time and then unlocking it, some taskbar application icons/logos disappear. The applications are still running and functioning: When I move the cursor over the empty taskbar icon area, the…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-04T05:46:48.0266667+00:00
saurav b 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-11-05T05:07:13.0366667+00:00
Huzaifa 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Personalize Win11

How does user enlarge task bar icon size larger than default settings.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-11-03T20:24:52.8566667+00:00
Mike Pandolfo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-04T00:00:13.9366667+00:00
EmilyS726 279.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
3 answers

two task bars showing

I have two task bars at the bottom of my home screen. How do I get rid of the extra one?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-29T03:38:59.8566667+00:00
Hughie Thomas 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-03T04:16:52.1833333+00:00
Emma1-N 14,925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
3 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

how to customize size of icons and text on task bar

in default setting are unreadable. in small even worse

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-11-02T03:20:06.25+00:00
valeriu cozlovschi 20 Reputation points
accepted 2026-11-02T07:08:45.21+00:00
valeriu cozlovschi 20 Reputation points
2 answers

Taskbar fails to unhide/appear over maximized or full-screen applications

I am writing to report a persistent and frustrating issue regarding the Windows Taskbar behavior on my system. Whenever I maximize or open any application in full-screen mode (such as Google Chrome, WhatsApp Desktop, or any other software), the Taskbar…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-31T14:38:45.6833333+00:00
ANSH 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-11-02T02:21:28.8733333+00:00
Hendrix-V 21,000 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

DAY to be displayed along with time

Hello Madam/Sir, The taskbar settings are currently Time and Date What I require is Time, date along with day such as Friday to be displayed Please assist Thanks, Nishit Desai ******@outlook.com

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-30T06:23:32.55+00:00
Nishit Desai 20 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-30T07:09:03.9166667+00:00
Nishit Desai 20 Reputation points
2 answers

TASK BAR Disappearance

YESTERDAY MY TASK BAR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN DISSAPPEARED! All solutions online have not helped. Any help would be appreciated

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-27T18:22:37.8333333+00:00
Anthony Falbo 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-30T02:50:11.19+00:00
Emma1-N 14,925 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
5 answers

Is vertical taskbar being added to windows 11? I am waiting for this feature before I consider switching from Windows 10

I am using multiple monitors and on the horizontal displays I like to have the taskbar on the side of the screen so it doesn't reduce vertical space. I noticed Windows 11 is missing this feature, so, even though i am getting update notifications, I am…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-02-02T22:48:21.89+00:00
viczian gergo 10 Reputation points
recommended 2026-10-29T16:35:53.99+00:00
Erland Sommarskog 138.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
3 answers

How to stop the "Location in use" icon from repeatedly appearing in the taskbar?

There's a Windows design flaw that the appearing of the "Location in use" icon will shift all the tabs to the left and vice versa (i.e. the disappearing of it will shift all the tabs to the right). Until this flaw is fixed, is there a way to…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-02-18T02:20:14.1266667+00:00
TSENTaRt 55 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-29T13:29:15.9133333+00:00
Tim Duerden 0 Reputation points
2 answers

can't fine blootooth in task bar

can't find bluetooth option in task bar . tried many ways and option but could not find any way or fix the problem

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-28T14:39:46.8566667+00:00
Rebecca Darlong 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-28T15:15:07.4933333+00:00
DaveM121 947.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

TASKBAR ICON NOT DISPLAYING PROPERLY FOR CERTAIN APPS.

HOW TO MAKE THE ICON IMAGE VISIBLE. PLS GUIDE

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-28T06:46:56.4533333+00:00
GANESH NATARAJAN 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-28T07:52:52.8633333+00:00
GsN5034 - IA 80,095 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2 answers

Can Microsoft Power Toys be used to fix the Windows 11 Taskbar etc at the bottom of my screen?

Can Microsoft Power Toys be used to fix the Windows 11 Taskbar etc at the bottom of my screen? I am currently using StartAllBack to fix this in Windows 11. Can this also be fixed by using Microsoft Power Toys?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-27T16:27:25.4833333+00:00
2025start 5 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-27T17:02:28.9666667+00:00
EmilyS726 279.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
5 answers

Windows 11 - Taskbar does not pop up when auto hide is on.

This is a simple problem: I have my Taskbar behaviors set to "Automatically hide the taskbar." This means that when I move my mouse to the bottom of a monitor, the associated taskbar should pop up. Rarely does this work properly - I am…

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-02-02T17:02:35.0033333+00:00
Ken Miller 10 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-27T16:28:01.6766667+00:00
Patrick Caffrey 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Unlock Taskbar

I see there is a fix to allow the taskbar in Windows 11 to move from the bottom of the screen to either the left, right or top of the screen. How do I get access to this update? It's currently not available on my version of Windows 11.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-26T20:39:35.94+00:00
Nick 0 Reputation points
commented 2026-10-27T16:19:55.6633333+00:00
Alvise Cervellati 7,070 Reputation points Independent Advisor
1 answer

w11 de arama olan yerde günlük resim vardı bugün yok güncellememi geldi geri bidaha güncelleme gelirse geri gelirmi küçük günlük resim

w11 de arama olan yerde günlük resim vardı bugün yok güncellememi geldi geri bidaha güncelleme gelirse geri gelirmi küçük resim

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
asked 2026-10-27T11:15:01.3066667+00:00
umut arıkan 0 Reputation points
answered 2026-10-27T11:57:30.75+00:00
John DeV 171.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor