Windows 10: Hide Taskbar activated -- Does not show automatically when new programme and window is launched

Hi,My taskbar shows and hides as it should Hide taskbar automaticaly is activated, almost ... Whenever I start a new programme Word, Excel, a new browser... it still shows and hides in the original programme but not in the new one. I have to click the Windows button on the keyboard for it to show up in the new programme. Not a very big issue, but still a bit annoying to have to click the button every time to see the taskbar in a new programme.Best,Johan

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hide the taskbar

Hi

my name is Dennis, I'm an independent advisor and I'll do my best to help today.

follow these steps

1. On any blank area of your Windows 10 taskbar, right click to reveal a list of menu options.

2. At the bottom of the list of options, click on Taskbar settings.

3. In the Taskbar menu, ensure that the option for "Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode" is enabled by clicking to turn the small lever to the right of the option blue.

4. Your taskbar should disappear automatically once the hide options are enabled.

Regards,

Dennis.

 

how to effectively hide or disable the taskbar?

Hi,



Did you try the “Auto-hide the taskbar” option from Taskbar properties?



If you have not tried it, I would suggest you to follow these steps and auto-hide the taskbar:

• Right click on Taskbar.
• Click on Properties
• Check the box Auto-hide the taskbar.
• Click on OK.

Hope this information helps.

 

Taskbar not hiding at launch.

Hi Gendrotcyril,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

It sounds like you're experiencing an issue where the taskbar in Windows 11 is not auto-hiding as expected when you're using Steam's Big Picture mode, especially since you're controlling everything with an Xbox controller. This can indeed detract from the immersive gaming experience you're aiming for. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue:

1. Check Taskbar Settings Again: Double-check that the taskbar is set to auto-hide in both desktop and tablet mode. Sometimes settings might not apply correctly, or an update could have reset them.
   
2. Run Steam as Administrator: Sometimes running Steam with administrator privileges can help with certain issues. Right-click on the Steam shortcut and select "Run as administrator" to see if this resolves the problem.
   
3. Use Taskbar Hiding Software: There are third-party applications available that can forcefully hide the taskbar. These might offer a more consistent experience compared to the built-in auto-hide feature. Search for "taskbar hider" or similar terms to find these tools.
   
4. Create a Batch Script to Kill and Restart Explorer: You can create a simple batch script that kills and restarts the Windows Explorer process upon startup. This might reset the taskbar behavior. Here's a basic script example:
   
   
   Save this as a .bat file and place it in your Startup folder.
   
5. Use the Task Scheduler: Set up a task in Windows Task Scheduler to run a small script or program that moves the mouse cursor slightly after startup. This could trick the system into hiding the taskbar as if you had moved the mouse manually.
   
6. Check for Interfering Applications: Sometimes other applications can interfere with the taskbar's auto-hide feature. Try closing other applications that start with Windows to see if one of them is causing the issue.
   

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Best wishes

Manson | MSFT Microsoft Community Support Specialist