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huali1405
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Jul 03, 2021
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How to let windows 11 "never combine taskbar buttons"?

How to let windows 11 "never combine taskbar buttons"?
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    Heather_Poulsen
    Jul 30, 2024
    The November 2023 update added “never combined” mode on the taskbar for Windows 11. To find this feature, go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors. Set Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels to Never. It also added a separate setting for turning this feature on for other taskbars when you use multiple monitors.
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CassRT
Iron Contributor
May 09, 2022
I installed Windows 11 last Fall, shortly after its release. When I realized I could not ungroup the taskbar items, I quickly uninstalled it and went back to Windows 10. I keep searching to see if Microsoft has gotten the message yet and has added a "never group" taskbar to Windows 11. So far, nothing and I'm still using Windows 10. Until Windows 10 is no longer supported, I will continue to use it, unless MS adds an ungroup to Windows 11.
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APRAYIII
Brass Contributor
May 09, 2022

If I do a reset on my computer and tell it to do a new install as if it were new - will I get Windows 10 back? I am past the point where I am "eligible" to fall back.

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    CassRT
    Iron Contributor
    May 09, 2022
    I'm not sure. I didn't let Windows 11 fester on my computer, once I figured out I could not ungroup taskbar icons. It is the first setting I do. If you reset, as if it were new, I believe you will lose all your personal data. I have a thumb drive to restore Windows 10, I used on an old computer. (I tried to install the Chrome OS and it failed miserably!) I noticed that one of the options on the boot was to restore without losing personal data. Unfortunately, I don't have a link to share where I downloaded the thumb drive. You might want to do a search. On the other hand, you could back up all your data onto an external drive and then reset.
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      APRAYIII
      Brass Contributor
      May 09, 2022
      Thanks for the reply. The computer is fairly new and I got it when my last one crashed irreparably. I was able to recover everything from One Drive. So I may just try this.
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        May 10, 2022

        Hi APRAYIII 

        https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10

        In your case, you can install Windows10 - only after downloading the media creation tool and installing via USB, but it will be a clean installation - which will remove everything - be sure to copy your personal files.

        "

        Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you can use to install a new copy of Windows 10, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows 10.

        Before you download the tool make sure you have:

        An internet connection (internet service provider fees may apply).
        Sufficient data storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
        A blank USB flash drive with at least 8GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, because any content on it will be deleted.
        When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.
        Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:"

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