Where Is My Taskbar on Windows 8?
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The Windows taskbar appears at the bottom of the screen. If you hover your mouse over an icon and the icon is associated with a program that’s running, you see thumbnails of all the copies of the program.

How do I restore taskbar to bottom of screen?

To move the taskbar from its default position along the bottom edge of the screen to any of the other three edges of the screen:

  1. Click a blank portion of the taskbar.
  2. Hold down the primary mouse button, and then drag the mouse pointer to the place on the screen where you want the taskbar.

How do I get my taskbar to show up?

Press the Windows key on the keyboard to bring up the Start Menu. This should also make the taskbar appear. Right-Click on the now-visible taskbar and select Taskbar Settings.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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