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Permanently hide or move taskbar off screen windows 10 LTSB ENT
Permanently hiding or moving the taskbar off-screen in Windows 10 LTSB Enterprise edition can be achieved by modifying the Windows Registry. Please note that modifying the Registry can have system-wide implications, so proceed with caution and make sure to create a backup before making any changes. Here's how you can hide or move the taskbar:
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Type
regedit
and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StuckRects3
Locate the
Settings
value in the right pane and double-click on it to edit its value.The value is encoded, so you need to modify specific bits to achieve the desired effect:
- To permanently hide the taskbar, change the following bits:
- Set the 3rd bit (counting from the right) to 1 (e.g., change the value to
03 00 00 00
).
- Set the 3rd bit (counting from the right) to 1 (e.g., change the value to
- To move the taskbar off-screen, change the following bits:
- Set the 5th bit (counting from the right) to 1 (e.g., change the value to
23 03 00 00
).
- Set the 5th bit (counting from the right) to 1 (e.g., change the value to
- To permanently hide the taskbar, change the following bits:
After modifying the value, click OK to save the changes.
Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Upon restarting, the taskbar should be permanently hidden or moved off-screen based on the modifications you made in the Registry. Remember that modifying the Registry carries some risks, so exercise caution and ensure you have a backup before proceeding.
Note: The instructions provided here are specifically for Windows 10 LTSB Enterprise edition. The steps may differ slightly for different Windows editions or versions.