How to move the Windows 7 Taskbar to a Different Location

Description: How to move the Taskbar from the bottom of the screen to the top, left, or right side of the screen.

  1. Click the Windows Start button to open the Start menu.
    Windows 7 Start Button
  2. Click Control Panel on the right side of the Start menu to open the Control Panel Window.
    Windows 7 Start Menu, Control Panel
  3. In the Control Panel Window, click the Appearance and Personalization link.
    Windows 7 Control Panel, APpearance and Personalization
  4. In the Appearance and Personalization window, click Taskbar and Start Menu.
    Windows 7 Personalization, Taskbar and Start Menu
  5. In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties box, click the drop down menu beside Taskbar Location on Screen to set the location of the Taskbar to the bottom, left, right, or top of the screen.
    Windows 7 Taskbar Location on Screen
  6. Click Apply and then OK to apply and save the changes.

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