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5 Ways to Fix Docked in Taskbar Greyed Out on Windows 11
Disabling the desktop language bar is the easiest fix
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Updated onOctober 29, 2024
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For many, theDocked in the taskbaroption is greyed out in Windows 11. The first thing to try is to switch languages with hotkeyWindows+Spacebar. But why is it happening and how to fix it?
Most commonly, the docked won’t sho when you only have one language pack installed. Errors in installation, corrupt system files or profiles or Windows bugs may also be at fault.
Follow the steps below to fix it as soon as possible.
How do I fix Docked in the taskbar option if it’s greyed out on Windows 11?
1. Disable the desktop language bar
If you are wondering how to dock the language bar in Windows 11, just disable the setting that shows the input languages on the desktop. Before that, check whether thetaskbar is not workingand get to the bottom of it.
2. Download another keyboard
3. Re-install the affected language
4. Modify the Registry Editor
You should now find theDocked in the taskbarsetting selected in Windows 11 for all the keyboard inputs, even though the option remains greyed out. If you uncheck it, re-enabling it won’t be possible unless you edit the Registry again.
5. Create another user account
The problem often arises when there are corrupt files in the user account. A quick fix is tocreate a local account. Make sure toset the account as administratorfor maximum privileges and permissions.
Remember, it’s usually misconfigured language options or corrupted files and not a problem with the OS to blame whenDocked to the taskbaris greyed out in Windows 11.
The issue could also appear when thepinned taskbar items keep disappearing, so your approach should be to fix that first.
If another solution worked for you, share it with us and fellow community members in the comments section.
More about the topics:Taskbar,Windows 11
Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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