To keep taskbar items left-aligned and open the Start menu horizontally centered on the screen, you can use third-party tweaks. Here's a step-by-step guide to achieve this:
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Download and install a third-party utility called StartIsBack. This open-source tool allows you to customize the Start menu and taskbar.
- Visit the official website: https://startisback.org/
- Download the latest version of StartIsBack (x64 or x86, depending on your system architecture) and install it.
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Launch StartIsBack and navigate to the "Settings" tab.
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In the "Settings" window, go to the "Taskbar" section.
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Check the box next to "Lock taskbar" to keep taskbar items left-aligned.
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Go to the "Start Menu" section.
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Check the box next to "Show Start menu as horizontal taskbar" to open the Start menu horizontally centered on the screen.
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Click "Apply" and then "OK" to save the changes.
Now, whenever you click the Start button, the Start menu will open horizontally centered on the screen, and taskbar items will remain left-aligned.
References
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StartIsBack: https://startisback.org/
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Customize Start menu and taskbar with StartIsBack: https://www.howtogeek.com/299539/customize-start-menu-and-taskbar-with-startisback/
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How to make the Start menu open horizontally: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/12067-start-menu-open-horizontally-windows-10-a.html