Now, double-click the new UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency value in the right pane to open its properties page. Name the new value UseOLEDTaskbarTransparency. Right-click the Advanced subkey and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value. Next, you’re going to create a new value inside the Advanced subkey. In the Registry Editor, use the left sidebar to navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced Open the Registry Editor by hitting Start and typing “regedit.” Press Enter to open Registry Editor and give it permission to make changes to your PC. RELATED: How to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 10 And definitely back up the Registry (and your computer!) before making changes. That said, if you’ve never worked with it before, consider reading about how to use the Registry Editor before you get started. This is a pretty simple hack and as long as you stick to the instructions, you shouldn’t have any problems. Standard warning: Registry Editor is a powerful tool and misusing it can render your system unstable or even inoperable. RELATED: Learning to Use the Registry Editor Like a Pro To make your Windows 10 taskbar more transparent, you just need to make an adjustment to one setting in the Windows Registry. Make the Windows 10 Taskbar More Transparent by Editing the Registry
