Windows 10: Mouse will not bring task bar up in certain applications

I have my taskbar set to auto-hide. It works fine until I try to use 2 certain programs, Corel Paint Shop Pro and Affinity Photo. Then the mouse is useless. I have to press the Windows button to bring up the start, and the task bar with it. This problem has happened on 2 different laptop computers, one of which is only about a month old.


I have already tried the available "fixes" for when the task bar will not auto-hide at all, but they don't seem to affect it in this case.

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Clicking on application or in task bar doesn't bring it to the front- Windows 10

Hello,

Windows 10 may have encountered a system conflict that caused this issue. For us to assist you better, kindly answer the following questions:

• What is the current build and version of your Windows 10? To check type in
  winver on the search bar and press Enter.
• Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you reset your taskbar on the Task Manager. Kindly follow the steps below:

• Open Task Manager by right clicking the taskbar.
• Click More details at the bottom to expand the Task Manager window.
• Under the Processes tab, look for Windows Explorer.
• After selecting the Windows Explorer, click the Restart
  button at the bottom.
• It may take a few seconds and things like your taskbar and Start menu may disappear momentarily, but when it restarts, things should behave better. Exit the Task Manager window.

We'll be waiting for your reply.

 

Cannot modify Task Bar settings

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue persists.

• Right click on the Task Bar.
• Uncheck the option " Lock the Taskbar."

Hope this helps.

 

Windows 10 Upgrade: text input issue in specific applications

Hello Andras,

You may not be able to use the keyboard on certain applications due to a missing language bar. To resolve such issue, we suggest that you follow the steps below about how to bring the missing Windows file back:

• Press the Windows logo key + R on your keyboard.
• Type C:\Windows\system32\ctfmon.exe in the Run
  box.
• Click Enter.

Let us know if you need further assistance.