I tested Windows 11’s return of taskbar positioning and resizing, and it’s not the classic Windows 10 experience
Windows 11 is finally bringing back classic taskbar features in its latest preview build for version 25H2. The updates include support for repositioning and resizing the taskbar—capabilities that were standard in Windows 10 but removed when Windows 11 launched. These changes are part of Microsoft’s Windows K2 initiative, a broader effort to address major pain points in Windows 11 and restore user confidence in the operating system.
However, these restored features don’t fully match the Windows 10 experience. The implementation still falls short of what users remember and expect, despite being straightforward functionality. This discrepancy is notable given that taskbar positioning and resizing were basic features in earlier Windows versions—the fact that they required significant effort to reimplement and still don’t match the original suggests complications in Windows 11’s architecture or design approach.
The Windows K2 initiative reflects Microsoft’s acknowledgment that Windows 11’s initial release didn’t meet user expectations. By restoring these fundamental taskbar capabilities, the company is responding to legitimate user concerns about feature removal and system usability. The features are currently available only in the Experimental preview channel, indicating they remain in development. This phased approach allows Microsoft to gather feedback and refine the implementation before wider release, though the current state suggests more work is needed to achieve full parity with Windows 10.