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Posted on June 17th, 2010.
WOW !! THANK YOU!! YOU DESERVE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS !! (NOT MICRSOFT!)!! THANK YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH !!
Brilliant, I’m not a techy but excellent help.
I use four screens and the top left has developed a black band on the top when I put a browser window to full screen, disabling access to tabs etc. The other 3 screens are unaffected, have taken a screenshot.
Thanks Steve
Thanks for the reply Michael.
I have now fixed it. It was just the size of the show desktop button, all other options that I tested seemed to work okay. I was having problems with another program too which showed an error message when it started. This all occurred after a windows update as I mentioned.
I did a sfc and it repaired a file or two and after that and a couple of reboots all the problems were fixed.
Hi!
I’m just doing a proposal:
I usually work in multiple monitors, and when I’m in full screen on my main screen, it’s a bit of a pain to see the notifications, the action center or the background programs I have in the overflow there…
Could it be possible to duplicate this view for every screen?
Thanks a lot!
You and your work are awesome!
Hi,
It was suggested before here. See my reply, and feel free to vote for it.
Hello,
are Windhawk and its mod-modules generally compatible with Win 11 ARM?
Thanks!
Hi Matthias,
Windhawk doesn’t support ARM at this point, see the following GitHub issue:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk/issues/11
Hello there,
I can not install widnhawk_setup because I have an error saying:
“Error downloading archive: SendRequest Error httpL//ramensoftware.com/downloads/windhawk-compiler-1.07.z”
Please help.
Regards,
Michael
Hi Michael,
The error means that the installer failed to download the dependencies. Are you using a firewall that might prevent the installer from downloading files?
If you don’t find a way to solve this, you can try the offline installer which comes with all the required dependencies:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk/releases/download/v1.4/windhawk_setup_offline.exe
Hi Michael,
I just made a donation via PayPal so that I could get the 7+TT beta experimental support code. How long will it take before I can get that code to enable the 7+TT beta?
Thanks for all your great work!
Hi Glen,
Thank you for your support! I’m glad that you like the tweaker.
Please use this form to get an email with the code. Let me know if it doesn’t work or if you need further help.
hi
Thank you, I’m using yr soft for years, really handy !!
Congrate !!
Just to let U know since last W11 update, Windhawk reorder taskbar is not working anymore.
Have a nice 1
Hi, it was reported before, but I wasn’t able to reproduce the issue. Can you post a video recording of it? I might be able to see what’s wrong.
A canary build will remove the Windows 10 Taskbar.
Will this disable the current taskbar mods in Windhawk?
https://www.neowin.net/news/windows-11-build-26002-adds-a-feature-id-that-breaks-the-old-windows-10-taskbar/
No, unlike some other taskbar customization tools, Windhawk mods don’t use the old taskbar code in Windows 11.
hi!
Thank you for the great product!
I’d like to propose a new features of taskbar inspector:
1. “Do not show task” next to “Show labels”, “Group”, “Combine”
I usually switch to one task via designated hotkey only, so I really do not need to see it on the taskbar.
and that task wastes a TB space.
I was trying to find some app to do it, but without success.
2. “Save/restore tasks order” next to sort group items
I have permanent nine chrome windows in one instance with 800 tabs.
From time to time explorer crushes and after restart all tasks keep their places, but chrome windows are not,
so I have to restart chrome to restore its windows positions
and chrome restart takes about 5 minutes to complete.
I hope you will find my propositions useful for 7tt
Best wishes!
Dmitry.
windows update broke the application.
error code:ids_injerror_x3
application version: 10.2.4
windows version: 22H2 (OS Build 19045.3803)
date of update: 17.12.2023
update details:
– Security Update (KB5033372)
– Servicing Stack 10.0.19041.3745
Thanks for reporting, please try version 10.2.5.
Is there a way to select multiple Taskbar Tabs? Kind of like in Chrome when you Ctrl + Click Tabs. So that you could group them together, move them, or close them.
Any insights are appreciated. Thanks, Cheers!
I was thinking about making a Windhawk mod for that, but currently, it’s not possible. If you’re using Windows 10, you can use 7+ Taskbar Tweaker’s Taskbar Inspector for doing operations such as selecting multiple windows and quickly closing them.
Alright, sounds good. Thank you for the reply!
Hi
After downloading the Taskbar height and icon size program
My toolbar icons are only showing half a icon how do I get them back to a full icon. Ok before
Thanks for your help.
Hi, can you post a screenshot and specify your mod settings? Also, are you using other mods or customization tools?
Hello, after the latest update of windows 11 (KB5034123) the “Taskbar height and icon size” mod doesn’t work. Will there be any update?
It should work now. Please disable and re-enable the mod, or restart Windhawk. See also my comment here:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk-mods/issues/464#issuecomment-1885437868
Hi
I am on Win11 23H2. Windows update (KB5034123) 9 Jan 2024 broke Windhawk Taskbar Height and Icon size mod. Had to uninstall this update to be able to change Taskbar Height and Icon size.
It should work now. Please disable and re-enable the mod, or restart Windhawk. See also my comment here:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk-mods/issues/464#issuecomment-1885437868
Hi! First of all, thank you for the amazing tweaks and mods you’ve made.
I’ve a suggestion for a rather simple (i think?) mod, I tried searching if it’s already been suggested, but I didn’t found it.
Would it be possible to hide from the taskbar the default windows icons? I’m specially looking to hide the volume icon.
I use an external program to control the volume across my apps (EarTrumpet), and it has its own volume icon, so I don’t want to have 2 of them.
Thank you and sorry if this is duplicated!
Hi Santi,
It’s possible with the Windows 11 Taskbar Styler mod. It’s a slightly advanced mod, so let me know if you need help with making it work. Use these styles:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windows-11-taskbar-styling-guide/blob/main/README.md#hide-the-volume-icon
Awesome! Thank you for the quick answer and the info provided <3
I managed to make it exactly as I wanted with the Taskbar Styler.
Thank you again for the amazing work.
Hi!
7+ Taskbar Tweaker is the most amazing and best software ever!
Thank you!
I have donated to your Bitcoin address.
From Japan with love
Hi, thank you for the contribution, I appreciate it!
When 7+ Taskbar Tweaker is running (Windows 10), the Taskbar buttons are centered on the Taskbar. When I open a new program, the Taskbar buttons move to the left. When the program is closed, the buttons move again. This is irritating because I usually select Taskbar buttons from muscle memory.
How do I make the Taskbar buttons aligned to the left (the default) instead of centered?
7+ Taskbar Tweaker doesn’t make the buttons centered. Are you sure that it’s related to 7+ Taskbar Tweaker? Can you post a screenshot?
I have a suggestion for the taskbar: Previously, I used Windows 7 with the taskbar in a custom size (height) where 3 rows of fixed software shortcuts could fit, as I installed Mod Hawk, I increased the height, but only 1 row of shortcuts remained.
Would it be possible for you to include this number of rows function in a next update version? Or does this already exist here or in some other tweaker and I’m not yet aware of it? I recently migrated to Windows 11, I’m still getting to know the operating system and addons.
I have a mobility problem in my hand (RSI), and for me, the more visible the access to the software is, the fewer mouse clicks there will be, this makes my work easier, avoiding pain due to Repetitive Strain Injury – RSI.
It would be like comparing the Firefox bookmarks bar (from the past, in the beginnings of civilization) with the advent of Chrome posteriorly, where everything is hidden in menus and submenus making access difficult, instead of quick access, which is why I never used Chrome, and Firefox continues to have my favorites in rows in bookmarks bar as before, through changes I made when I found it on the internet.
Sorry if my English is bad, my language is Italian, I used Google Translator, I hope you understood.
Hi, thanks for the suggestion. Multiple rows for Windows 11 aren’t possible yet. You can vote for it here, under “Taskbar with multiple rows”.
All I want to do is disable the windows taskbar thumbnails completely. They obscure the lower part of a web page or program and I’d like to disable them. Nothing I’ve tried works except turning off all thumbnails which turns them off for my desktop as well. I’ve tried extending the hover time and that didn’t really work either.
Hi Karen,
It’s planned. You can see it here and vote for it here under Hovering: List / Tooltip / Nothing:
https://ramensoftware.com/windhawk-mods-for-the-windows-11-taskbar
There’s also a GitHub issue about it, you can subscribe to get notified when it’s implemented:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk-mods/issues/187
Hi again, this option is finally available as a Windhawk mod:
https://ramensoftware.com/windhawk-mod-disable-taskbar-thumbnails
Windhawk mod Taskbar Clock Customization stopped working, and I think it happened after the most recent Windows 10 update, April 23, 2024—KB5036979 (OS Build 19045.4355).
Indeed, there’s a problem with mods that rely on Microsoft debug symbols, refer to the Windhawk and symbol download errors blog post for details. As a temporary workaround, I updated most mods to be compatible with Windows 10 version 19045.4291 and some Windows 11 versions. It would be possible to apply a similar fix for 19045.4355, but I need a computer with this version and Windhawk mods already installed for that, and I don’t have one. If you have such a computer, please let me know.
You are a gentleman and a scholar. Thank you for Windhawk and your mods. I am once again productive in Windows 11 because of you. Specifically, I use Taskbar thumbnail reorder, Cycle taskbar buttons with mouse wheel, and Chrome/Edge scroll tabs with mouse wheel. I donated for 7+ Taskbar Tweaker and will donate again for Windhawk and your mods. Thank you.
Thanks for the great feedback John, I’m glad that you like Windhawk and that it helps your productivity! And thanks for the generous donation, I appreciate it!
The version 1.4.1 somehow causes office applications to fail to start.
I’ve used Windhawk for over one year, and everyting worked well untill recently I found that I cannot start my office applications. After eliminating all other possibilities, I found that when Windhawk is opened (even without any mods on), office cannot work normally, and when I exit Windhawk, it returns normal. Is this a bug or something? It seriously affects the normal use of my computer. Thanks!
Video: https://youtu.be/lcDOKV_rNNE
Hi Kasin, it’s a known issue. I haven’t had the chance to look at it yet, but for now, you can add office to the exclusion list, see:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk/issues/198#issuecomment-2163986031
Ok, thanks!
Hello,
I love your project so much, that I wanted to contribute. I have created a translation to Czech language for Windhawk.
Path:
“C:\Program Files\Windhawk\UI\resources\app\extensions\windhawk\webview\locales\cz\translation.json”
Translation:
I hope that it works well for you 😊
Best,
Petr Kára
Hi Petr,
Thank you for the translation, but looks like it wasn’t posted properly. Please submit it to the windhawk-translate GitHub repository or email it to me.
Hi there,
I just want to inform you, that since that latest update MS Office word, excel etc. do not start when activating “Disable grouping on the taskbar”.
Hi Bailey, it’s a known issue and I’m working on a fix. For now, you can add office to the exclusion list, see:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk/issues/198#issuecomment-2163986031
So I found a bug. After deleting a pinned (let’s use this term inprecisely) shortcut from taskbar, icon stays. Trying to delete it again, does nothing productive. Going to folder with these shortcuts also is of no help. What I have to do, is to totally quit taskbar tweaker, and then use windows option unpin, that’s unavailable while 7tt is on
Hello Michael, thank you so much for the 7+ Taskbar Tweaker !
finally free movement of tasks again. I could cry with joy 🙂
i just send a $20 donation 😉
Best Regards
Stefan
Hi Stefan, you’re welcome, I’m glad that you like 7+ Taskbar Tweaker 🙂
And thank you for the donation, I appreciate it!
Any thoughts on multimonitor support for Windhawk Taskbar Styler? Could be beneficial to duplicate the system tray on to 2nd & 3rd monitors. Giving those taskbars the ability to independently customize as well as pinning appz to those taskbars separately from the main monitor. 👏
Thanks for the feedback. Windows 11 Taskbar Styler is about taskbar style, such as colors, element sizes and positions. You’re suggesting new functionality – duplicating the system tray and pinning apps on secondary taskbars – which is out of scope for Windows 11 Taskbar Styler and is not trivial to implement. I’ll take the suggestions into account, but if they’ll ever be implemented, by me or by somebody else, those will be separate mods.
Correct, I was. Functionality that msft may never finish. Didn’t you dev the Start Menu Styler and Notification Center Styler too? Didn’t seem like that much of a stretch but either way no worries mate.
Guess this was the only idea within the scope – “Giving those taskbars the ability to independently customize”
I’m having difficulty installing taskbar thumbnail reorder on my new Windows 11 machine. When I try it, I get the message “Compilation failed.” Installing Taskbar Volume Control was successful.
I currently have Windows 11 Version 23H2 (22631.4169).
What’s your Windhawk version, and what’s the exact error that you’re getting? If compilation fails, a text box with an error log should pop up at the lower part of the Windhawk window.
That fixed it. Thanks!
I just found the compiler_errors.log file. It has two entries:
C:\ProgramData\Windhawk\EditorWorkspace\mod.wh.cpp:146:9: error: unknown type name ‘WH_DISASM_RESULT’
WH_DISASM_RESULT result;
^
C:\ProgramData\Windhawk\EditorWorkspace\mod.wh.cpp:183:9: error: unknown type name ‘WH_DISASM_RESULT’
WH_DISASM_RESULT result;
^
Looks like you’re using an old Windhawk version. Please update to the latest version.
firstly what a fantastic utility. thanks.
secondly i notice that the MODS have to be downloaded from the net by the main package. is there any way i can save the MODS locally in case i am without an internet connection?
thanks
Yes, you can save them. It’s not as convenient as as just installing them with one click, but you can either go to the mod’s “Source Code” tab, right click on it, and choose “Copy”, or grab the mods you want (or all of them) from the windhawk-mods repository.
Then, when you want to use the code to install the mod, click the bottom right button in Windhawk to create a new mod, replace the code with the code you saved or downloaded, click “Compile Mod”, then “Exit Editing Mode”.
thanks. that worked perfectly. your instructions are clear and concise.
i installed the main program during SETUP as a PORTABLE version and then followed your instructions.
it worked perfectly and helps avoid the need to be ONLINE
🙂
Just and FYI. If you are using 7tt on Windows 11 with explorerpatcher, be aware that the lastest EP update – 22621.4317.67.1 breaks 7tt. Going back to 22621.3880.66.6. restores 7tt functionality.
Tried to install version 5.15.2 of 7+ Taskbar Tweaker as portable, but the option to do so didn’t show up during the installation. Had to uninstall the program.
If 7+ Taskbar Tweaker is already installed using a non-portable installation, then a portable installation isn’t offered when you try to update/reinstall it. You can either uninstall it first like you did, or run the installer with the
/portablecommand line switch.Michael, thanks for replying. No, I didn’t already have the program installed. The option to install as portable didn’t show upduring the initial installation, which I followed through with in the hope that the option would appear later during the process. It didn’t.
Did you look at the relevant FAQ entry? it might not be obvious where the option is if you don’t know where to look for it. Not ideal, I know.
The first time I tried to install the program, that option simply was not there. I was very, very careful to look for it. I just reinstalledh tperogram and there the option was. I don’t know why this happened, but I’m very, very sure this was the case. Regardless, it’s now installed as a portable program, so I’m happy. 80)>
I’m glad that it worked for you. If you ever encounter it again, please describe what’s displayed instead, and create screenshots and/or a video recording. Thanks.
Jotti’s malware scan says your program has trojana in it. Here’s what it says:
VBA32 Dec 3, 2024 suspected of Trojan.Downloader.gen
Kaspersky Anti-Virus Dec 3, 2024 Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Tovkater.ds
Please advise.
Which program is it?
Generally, I don’t host malware, so if you downloaded it from this website, then it’s a false positive detection.
Unfortunately, struggling with false positives is a non-ending hassle.
This problem was discussed many times in the blog comments, for example:
https://rammichael.com/7-taskbar-tweaker/comment-page-43#comment-11035
https://rammichael.com/contact/comment-page-4#comment-10292
See also Nir Sofer’s blog post, Antivirus companies cause a big headache to small developers, a good write-up about the problem.
You can always help by reporting the detections as false positives to the relevant antivirus companies.
I’m running V1.5.1 and whenever I reboot my windows 11 the start menu is full open. I don’t see any settings that are causing this. Has anyone experienced this issue?
Hello how’s it going? Just wanted to say thanks for this fantastic windows app! Windhawk, I’m pretty much just using it right now to change the Windows 11 Taskbar fonts and the clock fonts. I have Taskbar Clock Customization and Windows 11 Taskbar Styler mods installed and can change the default fonts no problem. On the Clock Customization there is an option to make the font bold, but on the Taskbar Styler there is no option to make the font bold. Is there anything I can add to the “Advanced Mod settings” to make the font bold on the taskbar? Thanks again for any help!
Hi, similarly to changing the font with Windows 11 Taskbar Styler using the
FontFamily=<font>style, you can have a bold font usingFontWeight=Boldor one of the other supported values. If you need more help, please create an issue here.A forced rollout of Windows 11 at work had sent me within inches of giving my IT department the finger and setting up a Linux laptop on our network. Windhawk’s reimplementation of a WORKING TASKBAR (in never-combine buttons mode) saved the day and probably saved me from years of misery maintaining my own IT stack. I threw a few bucks your way; your valiant efforts to protect us from Microsoft’s insistence on footgunning itself for years on end has not gone unnoticed!
I’m glad that you like Windhawk 🙂 and thank you for the contribution, I appreciate it!
i recently installed windhawk on my new w11 pro machine
i installed the volume control app and it does not work at all
i was wondering why
thanks, steve
Please create an issue here with the relevant details and debug logs:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk-mods/issues
I installed just now! I love it soo much because easy use and soo many mods it have; each mod is totally an app
That’s require a proper donate !!!
sorry i haven’t money to do that
“Love you with all my heart from Iran”
Hi
I installed WindHawk mods in order to get the Taskbar vertical, however it didn’t work, simply didn’t do nothing.
My version is Windows 11 Pro Version 21H2 OS build 22000.2538
Can you please verify and hopefully update so it works also on my version?
Thanks!
Hi Eli,
From the mod description:
Windows 11 version 21H2 is a very old version, it became unsupported on October 10, 2023 (October 8, 2024 for enterprise). I never tested the mod with this version, and I don’t plan on working on support for it. I suggest you to update, not only because of Windhawk, but also because the version is no longer supported by Microsoft and no longer receives security updates.
Hi! Thank you for this amazing mod!
I have a question though :
I have installed Windows 11 taskbar styler (Squircle) and some of the icons in my system tray are barely visible (black icons on a black background).
Is there a way to change the colour (or add transparency) to the background of the system tray?
I tried adding systemtray as a target and set it to be transparent, but it doesn’t work. Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance!
Hi,
You can import the theme manually with the instructions here. Then, you can go to the mod’s settings and customizes the styles.
For further questions, it’s best to open an issue.
Hi,
Thank you. I have found the answer to my question (Thanks to bbmaster123 on Reddit). I used ‘SystemTray’ instead of ‘Grid#SystemTrayFrameGrid’ and ‘Fill’ instead of ‘Background’, that’s why it didn’t work.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
brilliant. solutions to many issues microtRump chooses not to address. like another reviewer stated you deserve billions not microtRump.
PaZ from mexico…
Hi Michael,
I have a suggestion for a windhawk mod.
Is it possible to stop the start menu from opening when resuming from sleep?
Hi Marty, thanks for the suggestion. It’s not a popular request, you can create a new issue here and if other users show some interest too, I’ll consider creating a mod for it:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk-mods/issues
ok, will do thanks
I would like to add a feature that displays the desktop when you click the taskbar.
Windows 10 or Windows 11? You can try the Click on empty taskbar space mod which works with both. For Windows 10, 7+ Taskbar Tweaker can be used as well.
just used your mod, is that the right word, again for task bar settings. it is so cool, i have figured out how to adjust to my exact specs. amazing, thanks again for your amazing work.
Hey! Your mods are pretty amazing, and you deserve a HUGE pat on the back from people like myself who can’t code worth beans! But I DO have one slight ‘nitpick’ buried in all these accolades; your ‘Taskbar on Top for Win 11’ is SWEET, but one TINY issue (and please remember, I CAN’T code! :-)) is that when the taskbar is set to ‘autohide’, when the mouse cursor gets within the zone at the top of the desktop where the taskbar would normally be, it pops out, obscuring the “minimize, restore down, and close” buttons on the right hand top corner of the open window. Also, since the taskbar is ‘overriding’ the title bar of the open window, you can’t grab it to move it. I know there are keyboard ‘short-cuts’ for all this, but I’m pretty mouse dependent. Any help you could provide for this would be greatly appreciated!
Hi Shawna, thanks for the feedback. Currently auto-hide isn’t supported by the mod. Please refer to this issue for details:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk-mods/issues/1038
I do plan to look at it at some point when I have time, but I can’t tell when it will happen.
не нашел темы для этого мода “Start button always on the left”, тут небольшой баг:
При нажатии в самую левую нижнюю точку мышкой пуск открывается, но если зайти в полноэкранном приложение с другим разрешением экрана, а потом вернуться в родное, то в левом нижнем углу образуется “слепая” зона, и при нажатии мышью пуск уже не открывается. Помогает зайти в Windhawk выкл/вкл мод.
до версии 1.2.1 этот баг порой случался просто при запуске системы, сейчас не наблюдается
Не для каждого мода есть публикация на сайте. В принципе, ошибки и предложения лучше всего отправлять сюда:
https://github.com/ramensoftware/windhawk-mods/issues
Насчет бага, для проверки, можешь заменить в строке
newRect.X = 0;с0на-1?Отключи мод, выбери “Fork”, введи изменения, скомпилируй, и выйди из редактора.
Еще одна интересная проверка: с оригинальным модом, когда есть проблема, если добавить иконку в трей, баг исправляется? Изменение ширины района трея делает своего рода рефреш.
Спасибо. “-1” вроде помог, и вспомнил, что можно не возиться с полноэкранными приложениями, а просто перезапускать explorer пока баг не проявится, но с -1 пока вроде все ок : )
Please brother, I want only two things, I am so close to going back to 23h2 the normal windows.
Please make an exe or a batch file that doesnt require windhawk to be installed.
It should do only 2 things.
1. Remove Webview completely from start menu so when i click on search bar of start menu it doesnt popup multiple webview process as it is searching internet cuz ive nerfed that but still does the same thing, search bar should search only local files and apps and no webview2 whatsoever cuz we never had it before 24h2, even if its on explorer.exe remove it form there also.
2. Remove the Recommended section.
I beg you to make this cuz my energy has run out, i hate webview2 on start and explorer with passion. Please. Thank you.
Post it in github or in this site whenever you can, i will check from time to time, love you.
Hi, sorry to disappoint you, but it’s unlikely to happen. Just use Windhawk.
I apperciate your honesty, I did install windhawk prior to writing that, but those 8 vscodium processes were bothering me so I uninstalled it and eventually found a workaround by installing both EP and SAB. Regardless, thank you so much for you honesty, have a great one. ✌️
The VSCodium processes are part of the UI, and are only active when Windhawk is open. When running in the background, only two windhawk.exe processes are running, taking about 1 MB of RAM or less each.