how do u move the taskbar to the left side of the screen

The new update doesn't allow it on the left hand side of the screen vertically. My screen is broken at the bottom so now with the new update I can't get the taskbar, please help!

Hello,

When I went to update my Windows 11 systems, I ran into a problem.

I couldn't find Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business' I was able to find Computer Configuration>Administrative Templates>Windows Components>Windows Update` but couldn't find the Windows Update for Business. I found under Windows Update:

Legacy Policies

Manage end user experience

Manage updates offered from Windows Server Update Service

Manage updates offered from Windows Update

I looked under all of these for Feature Updates are Received and couldn't find it in any of the above selections.

I did find "Select when Preview Builds and Feature Updates are received," but it didn't have anything about Semi-Annual Channel. Enabling it was possible, but the choices don't match your description.

I didn't continue with the instructions. Please advise. I'm on Windows 11 23H2 22631.3737 (I would love to see Microsoft allow select and copy on the "winver" dialog. I mean, how hard would it be to support select and copy on the dialog box?)

Looking forward to your reply.

Thank you.

Apparently Microsoft is killing off the ability for all third party apps to move the Task Bar in 24H2.

They want to force the entire world to have the task bar AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN ONLY DAMMIT! No one knows very than a Microsoft product manager how we should be using Windows.

I have prevented my Win 11 system from updating to 24H2 when it rolls out, while also continuing to allow security updates.

Here's ChatGPT instructions on how to do this.

To specifically stop the Windows 11 24H2 update and beyond while allowing other updates, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor and the Registry Editor to target the current Windows version and prevent feature updates beyond it. Here are the steps:

Using Local Group Policy Editor

1. **Open the Local Group Policy Editor**:

• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
• Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.

2. **Navigate to Windows Update for Business Settings**:

• In the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business.

3. **Select when Feature Updates are Received**:

• Double-click on Select when Preview Builds and Feature Updates are received.
• Select Enabled.

4. **Configure Deferral Settings**:

• Under "Options", choose the Semi-Annual Channel.
• In the After a feature update is released, defer receiving it for this many days box, enter the maximum value (365 days). This will delay the installation of feature updates like 24H2 for up to a year, giving you time to manage the update process manually.
• Click Apply, then OK.

Using the Registry Editor

1. **Open the Registry Editor**:

• Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
• Type regedit and press Enter.

2. **Navigate to Windows Update Registry Key**:

• Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate.

3. **Create and Set TargetReleaseVersion**:

• Right-click on WindowsUpdate, select New, then DWORD (32-bit) Value.
• Name it TargetReleaseVersion.
• Double-click TargetReleaseVersion and set the value to 1.

4. **Create and Set TargetReleaseVersionInfo**:

• Right-click on WindowsUpdate again, select New, then String Value.
• Name it TargetReleaseVersionInfo.
• Double-click TargetReleaseVersionInfo and set the value to the version you want to stay on. For example, if you want to stay on Windows 11 22H2, set the value to 22H2.

Confirming Your Settings

1. **Check for Updates Manually**:

• Go to Settings > Windows Update.
• Click on Check for updates to ensure that your device is not downloading feature updates beyond the targeted version.

Additional Tips

• **Regularly Monitor Updates**:
• Regularly check for updates to ensure that only the desired updates (security and quality updates) are being installed.
• Review the update history periodically to ensure no feature updates have been applied inadvertently.
• **Use Windows Update Troubleshooter**:
• If you encounter issues, you can use the Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve common problems with Windows Update.

By following these steps, you can effectively prevent Windows 11 24H2 and beyond updates while allowing necessary security and quality updates to continue.

Thank you so very much! I'm going to do this on every Windows 11 system here.

Apparently Microsoft is killing off the ability for all third party apps to move the Task Bar in 24H2.

They want to force the entire world to have the task bar AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN ONLY DAMMIT! No one knows very than a Microsoft product manager how we should be using Windows.

I have prevented my Win 11 system from updating to 24H2 when it rolls out, while also continuing to allow security updates.

Here's ChatGPT instructions on how to do this.

To specifically stop the Windows 11 24H2 update and beyond while allowing other updates, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor and the Registry Editor to target the current Windows version and prevent feature updates beyond it. Here are the steps:

Using Local Group Policy Editor

1. **Open the Local Group Policy Editor**:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type gpedit.msc and press Enter.
2. **Navigate to Windows Update for Business Settings**:
   • In the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Windows Update for Business.
3. **Select when Feature Updates are Received**:
   • Double-click on Select when Preview Builds and Feature Updates are received.
   • Select Enabled.
4. **Configure Deferral Settings**:
   • Under "Options", choose the Semi-Annual Channel.
   • In the After a feature update is released, defer receiving it for this many days box, enter the maximum value (365 days). This will delay the installation of feature updates like 24H2 for up to a year, giving you time to manage the update process manually.
   • Click Apply, then OK.

Using the Registry Editor

1. **Open the Registry Editor**:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type regedit and press Enter.
2. **Navigate to Windows Update Registry Key**:
   • Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate.
3. **Create and Set TargetReleaseVersion**:
   • Right-click on WindowsUpdate, select New, then DWORD (32-bit) Value.
   • Name it TargetReleaseVersion.
   • Double-click TargetReleaseVersion and set the value to 1.
4. **Create and Set TargetReleaseVersionInfo**:
   • Right-click on WindowsUpdate again, select New, then String Value.
   • Name it TargetReleaseVersionInfo.
   • Double-click TargetReleaseVersionInfo and set the value to the version you want to stay on. For example, if you want to stay on Windows 11 22H2, set the value to 22H2.

Confirming Your Settings

1. **Check for Updates Manually**:
   • Go to Settings > Windows Update.
   • Click on Check for updates to ensure that your device is not downloading feature updates beyond the targeted version.

Additional Tips

• **Regularly Monitor Updates**:
  • Regularly check for updates to ensure that only the desired updates (security and quality updates) are being installed.
  • Review the update history periodically to ensure no feature updates have been applied inadvertently.
• **Use Windows Update Troubleshooter**:
  • If you encounter issues, you can use the Windows Update Troubleshooter to resolve common problems with Windows Update.

By following these steps, you can effectively prevent Windows 11 24H2 and beyond updates while allowing necessary security and quality updates to continue.

Atif,

ExplorerPatcher is brilliant - it makes the task bar so much more configurable.

I'd never seen the Unlock Taskbar option before, whilst using it, not with 22H2 and not now, with 23H2.

But - I've found the 'fix' - set it to 'Windows 10' style taskbar, not 'Windows 11' style!

For anyone not convinced - here's a screenshot of my Windows 11 desktop (complete with version/build number) along with my (very customised) Start Menu and, most importantly, the Task Bar pinned to the left side of the screen. On the right, is the ExplorerPatcher properties window, with the 'essential' setting highlighted!

Download ExplorerPatcher from here: https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/wiki