Windows 10: How to auto hide taskbar on main monitor, but keep other monitor taskbar static?

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  1. mike2267 Win User

    How to auto hide taskbar on main monitor, but keep other monitor taskbar static?


    I was wondering how you could keep the auto hide taskbar only on the first monitor like in the images below, and the other monitor taskbar showing? Is it possible? Thanks in advance!I just took these pictures by turning on autohide on the first picture, and turning off autohide on the 2nd pictureMain Monitor Screen:2nd Monitor Screen:

    :)
     
    mike2267, Sep 19, 2021
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  2. How to auto-hide taskbar of the second monitor keeping unhide in the primary monitor?

    Hi,

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to auto-hide taskbar on second monitor and check if it helps:

    Steps:

    1. Right click on the taskbar and select
    Properties.

    2. In the Taskbar tab under
    Multiple displays, Uncheck the Show taskbar on all displays box.

    3. Click on Apply
    and Ok.

    This will display the taskbar only on the primary monitor.

    Hope it helps. Revert to us with the results, will be glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Mohan Babu ER, Sep 19, 2021
    #2
  3. Auto-hide taskbar on second monitor only.

    Hello,

    Please let us know which build are you currently in?

    If you are in build number: 14342, I suggest you to follow the steps below to
    hide taskbar on second monitor and check if it helps:


    • Right click on the Taskbar and Go to
      settings
      .

    • Click on the taskbar option.

    • Under Multiple displays you can turn off the option for
      Show taskbar on all displays.

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
    Anju Thekkethil, Sep 19, 2021
    #3
  4. How to auto hide taskbar on main monitor, but keep other monitor taskbar static?

    Auto-hide taskbar on second monitor only.

    My question,

    Is it possible to auto-hide the taskbar on my second monitor only? It does not appear to be an option in "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties".
     
    Hippo Hobo, Sep 19, 2021
    #4
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