Windows 10 Taskbar Transparency

As many of you were probably unhappy to learn, it is not possible to change the transparency of the Taskbar in Windows 10 without editing the Registry. Naturally, a large number of users prefer not to use the Registry Editor for fear of messing something up.

Windows 10 Taskbar Transparency is a small program that simplifies the whole process, allowing you to perform the modification with just a couple of mouse clicks. It is very novice-friendly and completely safe to use.

Once you have launched the application, you are presented with a minimalistic interface that shows you before and after examples of the taskbar’s transparency, along with two small buttons that allow you to make the modification.

When you click the button on the left, a new registry entry is created that increases the transparency of the taskbar as soon as File Explorer is restarted, which you can do by clicking the button on the right. If you wish to revert the taskbar to its original state, you simply need to perform the same actions a second time.

Of course, some users may have wanted to fine-tune the transparency of the taskbar, but this is sadly not possible. It is also worth noting that the Start menu’s transparency is not altered, so it may look a bit odd depending on the brightness of the background.

Essentially, this utility only provides you with a straightforward way to add a new entry to the Windows Registry. It is not exactly an innovative piece of software, but it is very useful indeed.

If you’re not happy with the opacity of the Windows 10 taskbar, this application is certainly worth a try. It takes a well-known method of increasing its transparency, which involves using the Registry Editor, and makes it accessible even to complete novices.