How to Make the Transparency of Windows 11/10

The desktop make the Transparency of Windows 11/10 can be changed in a lot of ways, and we’ve already talked about the options that let users with compatible hardware turn on or off a slight transparency effect for some parts of the user interface. But this technique doesn’t do much to change the way your taskbar looks and doesn’t really make it more transparent.

This means that it doesn’t work very well to show the user’s wallpaper or apps that are placed below the taskbar. But there are some options that let you make the taskbar more transparent than the default settings. We will show you two basic ways to do this in this article.

How to make the Transparency of Windows 11/10

Turn on transparency from your system settings

1. Open the personalization window using one of these methods:
   1. Go to your Desktop and right-click on any empty space, then choose “Personalization.”
   2. Click on the Start menu and choose Settings. When the application opens, simply click on the “Personalization” tile.
   3. Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard to launch the Run utility. Type “ms-settings: personalization” into the input field and press the OK button.
2. When the Personalization window is open, use the left-side panel to switch to the “Colors” tab.
3. Scroll down until you see “Transparency effects.” This toggle enables transparency on your system, which affects the taskbar, Start menu, and even specific windows and panels.
4. Click on the switch so it says “On.” If the feature was already turned on, turn it off once and then back again to toggle the change.

Download and install the ClassicShell application

1. Open the Classic Shell download page in your web browser by clicking here.
2. Choose the language you want to download the application in, then click on it and install the software.
3. Click on the downloaded file (often named  “ClassicShellSetup_4_3_1.exe”) to launch the installer wizard. Follow the on-screen instructions and install the application.
4. Launch Classic Shell using the desktop shortcut or the Windows search feature.
5. Switch to the “Windows 10 Settings” tab using the header menu of the application.
6. Make sure to enable the “Customize Taskbar” option, then choose “Transparent.”
7. Adjust the “Taskbar Opacity” value until you’re satisfied with the results. Click on the OK button to finalize your changes.

Make the taskbar fully transparent using TranslucentTB

1. Open the Microsoft Store using one of the following methods:
   1. Open your Start menu and locate Microsoft Store from your list of installed applications.
   2. Press the Windows + S keys on your keyboard to open the search field, then type in “store.” Launch the Microsoft Store from the search results.
   3. Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard to bring up the Run utility. Type “ms-windows-store:” into the input field and click on the OK button.
2. When in the Microsoft Store, use the built-in search function (located in the top-right of the window) and look up “TranslucentTB.”
3. From the application’s page, click the “Get” button, then click “Install.”
4. Once the installation is complete, click “Launch” to open the software. It should appear as a tray icon in the system tray, allowing you to customize your settings by right-clicking on the icon.
5. Choose your desired transparency settings. You can customize the taskbar to appear differently depending on whether or not you have a window maximized, have the Start menu open, etc.

FAQ

How do I make my taskbar 100% transparent?

Click “Show hidden icons” in the taskbar and then click the TranslucentTB icon to open the menu. Step 4: In the TranslucentTB menu, you can choose between different configurations. If you click “Clear,” the taskbar will become completely see-through.

How do I enable transparency in Windows 10 Registry?

Type regedit into the Run box that opens when you press the Windows key + R. Select HKEY CURRENT USERSOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionThemes in the Registry Editor. Change the text as shown in the image below. Click “Enable Transparency” twice. 

Can TaskbarX make taskbar transparent?

With Taskbar installed, you can move the taskbar icons to the center point of your monitor. The tool also includes some handy extras, such as a transparent, blurred, or acrylic taskbar style, animations for apps and icons, and an option to hide the Start Menu icon.