Taskbar Icons

[KenyaJuu]

Hello All

Just updated to Windows 11 (really forced to) only to discover that a simple task such as changing the size of taskbar icons is impossible. I do not like bloody great icons staring at me. Is it possible to change the icons to small?
Terence, London

 

[Xploit Machine]

Hello All

Just updated to Windows 11 (really forced to) only to discover that a simple task such as changing the size of taskbar icons is impossible. I do not like bloody great icons staring at me. Is it possible to change the icons to small?
Terence, London

Would these help you? .. its a BATCH script file which makes the taskbar icons to SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE, upto your desired size

 

[davehc]

I dont know if this will be enough?:
right click the taskbar and select "Taskbar settings"

Click the fourth item down "on"

 

[KenyaJuu]

Hello Dave
Thank you so much for your help. It works brilliantly. May I ask why a ountfit that actually runs the world does not have the gumption, willingness, ability and downright customer concern, has not rectified this problem?

I did not want Windows 11, unfortunately the latest Windows 10 update presents you with a white search box that is so wide it takes up half the monitor.

Are you aware of a fix for this glaring piece of code? I have two other PCs which are still running Win !0 and would like to fix this problem. And David, why is such a small matter such as icon size such a big deal? If you would like a screenshot of the huge white taskbar, please let me know.

Thank you so much for your help and have a safe Merry Christmas.
Terence, London

 

[davehc]

How much are you into "fiddling?

You can try this

How to change Taskbar size on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech

To change Taskbar size on Windows 11, modify the "TaskbarSi" Registry key to 2 for large, 0 for small, and 1 for default size. Here’s how.

pureinfotech.com

 

[KenyaJuu]

Hello David
I have deleted Windows 11 and reverted back to Win10. If a company that runs the world cannot solve taskbar problems, where are we. Your advice on the taskbar problems did work but has caused a number of other taskbar problems.
I have now disabled all updates, but am constantly bombarded with Win11 updates. How do I get peace of mind and stop all updates of any kind?
If I do not hear from you until after Christmas, have a safe and Windows free Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Terence, London.

 

[Xploit Machine]

Not sure about others, whether it's considered user, operating system or other issues .. currently I am very satisfied with W11Pro (with latest updates) as my daily usage, however it took me about 3 to 4 days to fully tweak and bring the operating system as I wished for daily ease of use. I have never used W10, since I migrated from W7 to W11 directly because I know the weakness of W10 (some of my friends are using W10).

Simple priority only icons, no bloatwares, medium taskbar with full length clock / date just basic 1366 x 768 resolution to navigate around.
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cheers all and Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year to everyone in here

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[davehc]

Hello David
I have deleted Windows 11 and reverted back to Win10. If a company that runs the world cannot solve taskbar problems, where are we. Your advice on the taskbar problems did work but has caused a number of other taskbar problems.
I have now disabled all updates, but am constantly bombarded with Win11 updates. How do I get peace of mind and stop all updates of any kind?
If I do not hear from you until after Christmas, have a safe and Windows free Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Terence, London.

Sorry to here that. I confess that I have quite a liking for windows11.
I cannot help you with the update problem - new one for me!
Compliments of the season to you, also.
By the way, is that just a random name or do you have some connection with Kenya. I ask, as I had some very happy years in Nairobi. Made quite a few lasting friends there.

 

[Herve]

Hello All

Just updated to Windows 11 (really forced to) only to discover that a simple task such as changing the size of taskbar icons is impossible. I do not like bloody great icons staring at me. Is it possible to change the icons to small?
Terence, London

You should take a look at Explorer Patcher. It has a number of hacks for the taskbar as well as giving you a Windows 10 taskbar.