How to Make the Bottom Toolbar Appear Again

Microsoft Windows has long included a bottom toolbar to help busy users keep track of multiple applications and Windows. By default, it stays visible at the bottom permanently. However, it might occasionally disappear because of a changed setting. If you don't see the toolbar, Windows has switched over to "auto-hide" it. To make the toolbar appear again, turn off this feature.

Instructions

1. Open the Start menu and click the Control Panel.

2. Click "Appearance and Personalization," then "Taskbar and Start menu."

3. Click the "Taskbar" tab.

4. Uncheck the check box next to "Auto-hide the taskbar."

5. Click "OK."

References

• Microsoft Windows: The Taskbar (Overview)
• Microsoft Windows: Show or Hide the Taskbar