Windows 10: Second Monitor Taskbar Not Showing Minimized Icons
If you have a dual monitor setup and you've noticed that the taskbar on your second monitor isn't showing minimized icons, you're not alone. This is a common issue that many Windows 10 users face. In this article, we'll explore the causes of this problem and provide some solutions to help you get your second monitor's taskbar working properly again.
Causes of the Problem
There are a few possible reasons why the taskbar on your second monitor isn't showing minimized icons:
- The taskbar is set to auto-hide
- The taskbar is only showing the desktop icons
- The taskbar is not enabled on the second monitor
Solutions
Check the Taskbar Settings
The first thing you should do is check the taskbar settings. Right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings. Make sure that the option to Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode is turned off. If this option is turned on, the taskbar will only appear when you hover your mouse over it, and it won't show any minimized icons.
Enable the Taskbar on the Second Monitor
If the taskbar is not enabled on the second monitor, you can enable it by following these steps:
- Right-click on the taskbar and select
Taskbar settings - Scroll down to the
Multiple displayssection - Turn on the option to
Show taskbar on all displays
Change the Taskbar Options
If the taskbar is only showing the desktop icons, you can change the taskbar options to show the minimized icons. Right-click on the taskbar and select Show windows stacked or Show windows side by side. This will change the way the taskbar displays the windows, and it should show the minimized icons.
Additional Solutions
Restart the Windows Explorer
If the above solutions don't work, you can try restarting the Windows Explorer. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager. Find the Windows Explorer process, right-click on it, and select Restart.
Update Windows
If you're still having issues, you can try updating Windows. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click on Check for updates.
References
- How to Fix Windows 10 Taskbar Not Working on All Displays
- Fix: Windows 10 Taskbar Not Showing on Second Monitor
- Taskbar Not Showing on Second Monitor in Windows 10? Here's the Fix!
This article has provided detailed information on the issue of the taskbar in Windows 10 not showing minimized icons on the second monitor. By following the solutions provided, you should be able to resolve this issue and get your second monitor's taskbar working properly again.