How to Fix a Vertical Task Bar
The Windows taskbar, the gray bar that's normally on the bottom of the screen, is a permanent dock that shows all of the programs running on the computer and allows you to quickly switch between them. You can move the taskbar to any side of the screen. If your taskbar has changed location, moving it back to the default location is as simple as a few mouse clicks.
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Instructions
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Right-click on any empty area of the taskbar. If "Lock the Taskbar" is checked, click it to unlock the taskbar.
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Click an empty area of the taskbar and hold down the mouse button. Move the mouse with the button held down to drag the taskbar to the bottom of the screen. Release the mouse button.
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Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar, and click "Lock the Taskbar" to prevent it from being moved again.
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Right-click the taskbar, and click "Properties." Check the box labeled "Auto-hide the taskbar" to have the taskbar automatically retract until you hover the mouse over it. If you would prefer for the taskbar to always be visible, skip this step.
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