Learn how to resize and move the Windows Vista taskbar.
The Windows Vista taskbar doesn’t have to stay the same size or at the bottom of your screen. This guide shows you how to resize and move the taskbar.
Unlock the Taskbar
Before you can move the taskbar you need to make sure it’s unlocked.
Right-click the sidebar, make sure Lock the Taskbar is not checked.
Move the Taskbar
Point at the taskbar, click and hold down the left mouse button. While holding down the left mouse button, drag the taskbar to any side of your screen.
Resize the Taskbar
The taskbar can be resized by pointing to the top edge of the taskbar and dragging it up or down just like you dragged the taskbar to a different area of the screen in the section above.
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Thanks from me too! I was in the same boat as Lauren…………was a big help
thanks. i hate vista but i run it on my laptop and after n update my taskbar was at the top it drove me crazy i was about to formay the hdd and install xp thanks
Bingo…simple coaching…and it worked!
Many thanks!
Frank
omg…thank you so much. I couldnt figure out how to move the taskbar, but it was driving me crazy on the side. You saved my life!