How do I Ungroup Task Bar Buttons in Windows 11

Anonymous
2022-08-26T12:28:10+00:00

Hi,

This is driving me mad. Windows 11 Groups Taskbar items and it is killing me, rather than being able to click on the, e.g. browser tab that I want, I now have to hover over Edge and scan all open browsers - it wastes soooo much time.

How can I ungroup Icons like I did with "Never Combine" in Windows 10.

Also - how do I complain officially to Microsoft about this.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Accessibility

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SD - IA 179.4K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2022-08-26T13:05:17+00:00

Hi,

I am Sumit here to assist you with this question.

They are tracking Feedback on this, but no updates yet. It is also not clear if this feature would come.

List of Changed or removed features/functionalities in Windows 11 - Microsoft Community

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

A 3rd party alternative called ExplorerPatcher may help you in the meantime.

Improve Windows 11 Taskbar functionality using these tools - Your Windows Guide

https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2021/09/restor...

ExplorerPatcher, a 3rd party tool that aims to bring the older Windows 10 styled functionality in the Windows 11 Taskbar by just adding DLL files in 3 specific directories of WIndows. Because the older code is still present in Windows 11, by putting the DLL file, the Windows 10 styled taskbar is enabled. Some of the functionalities the developer claims the is restored:

Restores Windows 10 styled taskbar menu.

Restore Windows+X context menu.

Show app list by default in Start menu.

Ability for start menu and search to align left and many more

How to use ExplorerPatcher

Download the Software from this GitHub Repository:

Releases · valinet/ExplorerPatcher (github.com)

https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/rele...

Hope that helps.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-05-17T05:41:09+00:00

    Some one news?
    I can imagine the dev team getting screwed over why anyone thought it would be a good idea to use Rust. And if indeed Rust was a good idea, they could demonstrate it by implementing all the features of Win 10 and then some more.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-20T19:29:39+00:00

    bricked mine too, but is possible to enter safe mode to unistall it. It´s only the windows explorer wich is restarting constantly

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-03-20T19:22:31+00:00

    Explorer Patcher bricked my win 11 PC. DO NOT INSTALL THIS. Starts up but Desktop just flashes. I can't get to safe mode. multiple restarts.

    Found the fix, thank goodness.

    Here’s how to fix taskbar crashing issue caused by Explorer Patcher on Windows 11

    Follow these steps closely in order to get back your Taskbar, wallpaper and desktop without restoring nor reinstalling your Windows. Tested on my laptop running Windows 11.

    1. Boot your Windows 11 PC as normal.
    1. Once logged in, you’ll be presented with blank black screen.
    1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del and click on “Task Manager”.
    1. On Task Manager Process screen, click on “Run New Task”.
    1. A Create New Task window will pop-up. Type in “Control Panel” and click “OK”.
    1. Control Panel screen will then pop-up. Click on “Uninstall a Program”. You’ll be then redirected to “Program and Features” screen.
    1. Inside Program and Features screen, find “Explorer Patcher”.
    1. Once found, do right click on “Explorer Patcher” and click “Uninstall”. Follow the uninstallation process.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-20T14:00:07+00:00

    Ungrouping of tasks is a must for my day-to-day work. This is one of the reasons of me still using Windows 10. The central taskbar, the likes of Mac, is a deal breaker again. Mac is lagging behind Windows when it comes to user friendliness. In Mac it drives me crazy to tile windows. Drives me equally crazy to move files/folders - where is the basic Cut and Paste :(

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