Do you prefer to do without an external tool? In this case, modify a registry key also makes Windows 11 taskbar transparent. However, you should be careful: modifying the Windows registry incorrectly can permanently damage your Windows system or render it unusable. We only recommend this method for experienced users.
Proceed as follows:
Step 1 : use the Windows keyboard shortcut [Windows] + [R] to open the menu Execute « . Then access the Windows registry editor using the CMD command “regedit”.
2nd step : in the registry editor, enter the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
Step 3: first save the registry entry you want to modify. To do this, go to « File », then « Export ». You thus create a registry backup of the relevant registry entry and save it to a chosen location.
Step 4: in this same folder, right-click on an empty area in the right window. Select « New » and » 32-bit DWORD value « .
Step 5: now you need to type » UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency to change the transparency value. Then double-click on the new string and change from 0 to 1 the indicated value. Confirm again by clicking “OK”.
Step 6: after a restart of your computer, the taskbar should now be fully transparent.
If you have more questions about Windows 11, check out the following IONOS Digital Guide articles:
