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How to Make the Taskbar Not Transparent in Windows 10
Learn to customize your device’s taskbar within a few clicks
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 10 is a great system that is optimized especially for portable and touchscreen devices. The platform is smoothly running on both laptops and desktops, so you can safely install the software on your device.
Anyway, the best thing about it is that Windows 10 can be easily optimized and customized, which means that you can anytime personalize your Windows-based device.
In that matter, I will show you how to disable and enable taskbar transparency in Windows 8 and Windows 10 easily.
Can I turn off taskbar transparency in Windows 8 and 10?
Disabling Taskbar transparency isn’t as hard as you think, and in this article, we’re going to cover the following topics:
Now, by applying the steps below, you will be able to disable and also to enable the taskbar transparency which is a great feature to use if you want to customize the Windows theme.
But, if you rather choose to use a classic Windows 8 or Windows 10 interface, then you should try to disable taskbar transparency.
How do I make the taskbar not transparent?
This tutorial is dedicated to Windows 8 and Windows 10-based devices and can be used with ease by users who want to change the system’s default settings.
1. Turn off taskbar transparency in Windows 10 via Settings
- Press theWindowskey +Ito open theSettings app.
2.Navigate to thePersonalizationsection.
3.In the menu on the left, selectColors.
4.From the right pane, under theMore optionssection, toggleTransparency effectsoff.
5.If you want to enable transparency once more, simply follow these steps and turn on the transparency setting.
If you’re using Windows 10, you’ll be happy to know that you don’t need to use third-party applications or themes in order to make the taskbar not transparent.
Unlike Windows 8, Windows 10 has a built-in setting that allows you to enable or disable transparency of your taskbar. As a result, you can disable transparency with a single click.
2. Use Classic Shell
By using Classic Shell software, you can bring classic Windows settings to your Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10 systems.
This program can also be used by those who want the classic Windows 7 user interface installed on their Windows 8 devices.
3. Use Aero Lite Theme
Another way in which you can complete this operation is by using a dedicated theme for Windows.
Several users claim that you don’t even have to download this theme in order to use it. According to users, the theme is still available on your PC, and you can activate it manually by doing the following:
After doing that you should be able to access the Aero Light theme from the personalization section and change your theme to Aero Lite.
After switching to this theme, your Taskbar won’t be transparent anymore.
Perfect; so there you have it. These are the best ways to use when trying to disable taskbar transparency in Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10.
So far we don’t have an in-built feature in Windows 8 for performing the operations from above so that’s why you had to use third-party apps.
However, in Windows 10, you can make the taskbar not transparent by tweaking your PC’s built-in settings.
Anyway, use the comments field below if you had problems performing the steps explained in this tutorial and we will help you resolve the issues.
More about the topics:Taskbar,Windows 10 Guides
Andrew Wafer
Andrew is not just trying to bring you closer to Windows, but he’s truly interested in this platform. He just happens to be passionate about sharing that knowledge with our readers and that’s what makes his presence here, at WindowsReport, such a valuable one.
He specializes in writing about the best products for this operating system and Windows 10 fixes. Determined and creative, Andrew also loves coffee, country music, and Sunday mornings.
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