How to Show Windows 11 Taskbar on All Monitors
Showing the Windows 11 taskbar on all monitors puts the Start button , open apps, and system tray on every screen connected to your PC instead of just your main display by default.
Open the Settings app to turn on multi-monitor taskbars so you can see open windows and switch between tasks instantly across all your screens.
Go to Settings Personalization Taskbar Taskbar behaviors. Check the box for “Show my taskbar on all displays.” This setting makes your taskbar visible on every connected monitor.
Latest Update
Windows 11 taskbar multiple monitors settings now include options to control app icon visibility across your displays. You can choose whether open app icons show up on every taskbar or only on the screen where the program is currently running, giving you better control over your desktop layout.
Updated Setting Location in 🪟 Windows 11 (22H2 and later)
In Windows 11, version 22H2 and later, right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar Settings. Then, look for Taskbar behaviors.
Updated wording in 🪟 Windows 11 22H2 and later
In Windows 11, version 22H2 and later, look for the options labeled Show taskbar on all displays and Show app icons on all taskbars.
Updated location in 🪟 Windows 11 22H2 and later
Find this option in the Taskbar behaviors section of the Personalization settings. Enabling it lets you see all your running apps and quick access icons on any display.
What happens when done?
Turning on Windows 11 taskbar multiple monitors places a functional taskbar across every connected display. This lets you pin apps to individual screens, see open programs on any monitor, and use the system tray from all displays at the same time to make your multi-monitor workspace much easier to manage.
Configure this setting through the graphical Settings app or by editing the Windows Registry (a database for system settings). The Settings app works best for most users. Editing the Registry provides an alternative for older versions of Windows 11 or when the Settings option is unavailable.
Using the Registry Editor (for older versions or when Settings is unavailable)
Windows 11 taskbar multiple monitors can be forced on older versions by using the Registry Editor to create a custom DWORD value. This method bypasses the standard Settings app to manually turn on the feature when the usual toggle is missing or does not work.
Press the Windows key + R, type `regedit`, and press Enter. Navigate to `HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced`.
Right-click empty space in the right-hand pane, select New DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it MMTaskbarEnabled. Double-click this new value and set its data to `1`.
Restart Windows Explorer to apply the change. Open Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), find Windows Explorer under the Processes tab, right-click it, and select Restart.
Steps to enable the taskbar on all monitors
Show the Windows 11 taskbar on all your monitors using the built-in Settings app.
- Open Settings by pressing Windows key + I.
- Click Personalization on the left menu.
- Select Taskbar from the list.
- Click Taskbar behaviors to open the menu.
- Check the box for Show my taskbar on all displays.
Advanced Configuration: Registry Editor
Windows 11 taskbar multiple monitors settings can be forced through advanced registry changes when standard options fail. This fix involves adding a specific key to your system database to make the taskbar appear on secondary screens, though you need to back up your system first to prevent boot issues.
Force the Windows 11 taskbar to show on all monitors by using the Registry Editor. This setting ensures the taskbar appears on every screen connected to your computer.
- Press Windows key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
- Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
- Look for the value named MMTaskbarEnabled.
- Double-click it and set the value to 1 to enable it.
Troubleshooting: Why is the option greyed out?
A greyed-out option to show your Windows 11 taskbar on all displays usually means your computer fails to recognize your second monitor correctly.
Confirm your monitor connects properly and appears in Display Settings. Updating your graphics drivers can also resolve this issue. Check whether third-party taskbar customization software creates interference.
Summary
Getting your Windows 11 taskbar to show on multiple monitors improves productivity.
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Hello,
This does not work if you have selected “Automatically hide the taskbar”. I prefer to have the task bar hidden whilst I work, but with my extended display, I cannot “unhide” my taskbar now, I have to return to the Main display to access the task bar.
Thank you,
Zaira
Same. this method did not work on my end so I decided to leave the auto hide task bar option unchecked
i can’t choose this option on my pc.
How do we have the System tray on both monitors or move it to a secondary monitor
I had that option on, and the past few days the bottom of my documents hide under the task bar only on my second display. I loose the function then to scroll etc. So I had to turn it off. It worked fine for the past few months my computer upgraded to 11, but now it’s been a huge issue.
Any tips or fixes?
Thank you,
This. Windows 11 is just broken here. Do you also have the issue when you maximize the window on the second display, the whole taskbar disappears? I’ve been trying to find a solution for days now. Win10 didn’t have this issue.