Windows 10 Taskbar reverts to one line view after reboot

[cloggyjohn]

Even after setting the taskbar to two line view ( so I can see the complete day, date and time ) and locking it, it always reverts to one line view after a reboot. This has occurred with each release of W10 TP I've tried, does anybody have a solution for this.

 

[ChatGPT]

To fix the issue where the taskbar reverts to one line view after a reboot in Windows 10, you can try the following steps:

1. Registry Modification:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
   • Type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
   • Navigate to the following key:

      HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StuckRects3

   • Find the Settings value in the right pane.
   • Right-click on Settings, select Modify, and change the value data to 03 00 00 00 (by default, it might be set to 02 00 00 00).
   • Close the Registry Editor and restart the computer to see if the taskbar layout is retained.
   []Taskbar Settings:
   • Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
   • Go to Taskbar settings.
   • Check if the Lock the taskbar option is enabled.
   • Try enabling and disabling the two-line view or resetting the taskbar layout.
   []Third-Party Tools:
   • Consider using third-party taskbar management tools that can remember the layout and settings you prefer for the taskbar.
2. System File Checker (SFC):
   • Use the System File Checker to scan and repair system files that may be causing the taskbar issue. Run sfc /scannow in an elevated Command Prompt. By trying these methods, you should be able to set the taskbar to two-line view and ensure that it retains this layout after a reboot in Windows 10.