How can I add a center toolbar within the Windows 11 lower taskbar?


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Greetings!

I am missing my custom center toolbar (as expected) after upgrading from W10.
Is there any way to create this in W11. It's a PITA without it.

Many thanks!

:)
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.3447
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    Dell Optiplex 7080
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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    DELL 0J37VM
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    32 gb
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    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
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    Integrated Realtek
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    Benq 27
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    1tb Solidigm m.2 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
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    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
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    Firefox
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    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
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    Dell Optiplex 9020
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    i7-4770
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    24 gb
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
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    Logitech wireless
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    Logitech wired
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    still not telling
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    Defender+MWB Premium

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    Asus TUF Gaming (2024)
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    i7 13650HX
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    16GB DDR5
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    GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
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    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
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    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
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    3840×2160
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    512GB SSD internal
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    Li-ion
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    2× Arc Flow Fans, 4× exhaust vents, 5× heatpipes
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    Logitech K800
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    20Mbit/s up, 250Mbit/s down
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    FF
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    11 Home
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    Medion S15450
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    i5 1135G7
    Memory
    16GB DDR4
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    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    Eastern Electric MiniMax DAC Supreme; Emotiva UMC-200; Astell & Kern AK240
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia XR-55X90J
    Screen Resolution
    3840×2160
    Hard Drives
    2TB SSD internal
    37TB external
    PSU
    Li-ion
    Mouse
    Logitech G402
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    Logitech K800
    Internet Speed
    20Mbit/s up, 250Mbit/s down
    Browser
    FF
Hi.

Is there not a proven solution for this?
I really need anothet toolbar on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen. Not a double layer.

TIA

:eyeroll:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Various
    CPU
    Various
    Motherboard
    Various
    Memory
    Various
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD and Nvidia
    Sound Card
    Integrated on Motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell Ultrasharp, ASUS
    Screen Resolution
    1080P, 4K
    Hard Drives
    HDD and SSD
    PSU
    500-1000 Watts
    Case
    Various
    Cooling
    Fan and/or Liquid (Preferred)
    Keyboard
    Various
    Mouse
    Various
    Internet Speed
    500/100 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox and Edge
    Antivirus
    Various
    Other Info
    Wireless - AX and 6E

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 21H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3100
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix b450-f
    Memory
    Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" 1440p
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    256GB NVME Seagate Barracuda
    Browser
    Firefox / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Amd E2
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Various
    CPU
    Various
    Motherboard
    Various
    Memory
    Various
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD and Nvidia
    Sound Card
    Integrated on Motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell Ultrasharp, ASUS
    Screen Resolution
    1080P, 4K
    Hard Drives
    HDD and SSD
    PSU
    500-1000 Watts
    Case
    Various
    Cooling
    Fan and/or Liquid (Preferred)
    Keyboard
    Various
    Mouse
    Various
    Internet Speed
    500/100 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox and Edge
    Antivirus
    Various
    Other Info
    Wireless - AX and 6E

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 21H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3100
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix b450-f
    Memory
    Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" 1440p
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    256GB NVME Seagate Barracuda
    Browser
    Firefox / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Amd E2
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
Hi.

Sadly that did not do what I wanted.

Perhaps StartAllBack.

:(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11 Professional
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Various
    CPU
    Various
    Motherboard
    Various
    Memory
    Various
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD and Nvidia
    Sound Card
    Integrated on Motherboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell Ultrasharp, ASUS
    Screen Resolution
    1080P, 4K
    Hard Drives
    HDD and SSD
    PSU
    500-1000 Watts
    Case
    Various
    Cooling
    Fan and/or Liquid (Preferred)
    Keyboard
    Various
    Mouse
    Various
    Internet Speed
    500/100 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox and Edge
    Antivirus
    Various
    Other Info
    Wireless - AX and 6E
Hi.

Sadly that did not do what I wanted.

Perhaps StartAllBack.

:(
How annoying. Startallback is a great option but if windows 11 is such a PITA don’t you have the rollback option still?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 21H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Chillblast
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 3 3100
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Strix b450-f
    Memory
    Corsair 8GB x 2 (16GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 Super
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 27" 1440p
    Screen Resolution
    1440p
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 1TB
    256GB NVME Seagate Barracuda
    Browser
    Firefox / Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
  • Operating System
    Windows 8.1
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Amd E2
    Memory
    4GB
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD
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