Taskbar on Second Monitor: What Actually Works (2026)
An honest answer, including what DMT can’t do — and the two-minute native fix.
The honest answer first
DMT does not add taskbars
Dual Monitor Tools has no taskbar feature and never has. If a “guide” tells you otherwise, it’s wrong. Here’s what actually solves it:
Option 1 — Windows 11 native (free, 2 minutes)
- Open Settings → Personalization → Taskbar.
- Expand Multiple displays and enable “Show taskbar on all displays”.
- Choose button behavior: show on all taskbars, or only on the taskbar where the window is open (cleaner).
Option 2 — dedicated tools (when native isn’t enough)
DisplayFusion Pro / Actual Multiple Monitors
If you want per-monitor system trays, custom button grouping, or taskbars that behave independently, that’s exactly what these paid tools sell — see our DMT vs DisplayFusion and DMT vs Actual MM comparisons.
Pro tips
- Many users run DMT + Windows native taskbars together: DMT handles cursor and window hotkeys, Windows handles the taskbar. Total cost: $0.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Dual Monitor Tools add a taskbar to the second monitor?
No — DMT has no taskbar feature. Windows 11 can show the taskbar on all displays natively (Settings → Personalization → Taskbar → Multiple displays). For per-monitor taskbars with full customization, DisplayFusion Pro or Actual Multiple Monitors are the tools for that job.
How do I show the taskbar on both monitors in Windows 11?
Settings → Personalization → Taskbar → Multiple displays → turn on “Show taskbar on all displays”. You can choose whether buttons appear on all taskbars or only where the window is open.
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