Windows 10: Problem with switching between different programs and clicking on task bar

It is a bit of a hard problem to describe so it probably explains why I haven't had any luck with answers online. My computer was working fine yesterday and I don't believe anything updated. While working my computer randomly started to show this bug. If I went to click on another program separate from the one I was already working on it wouldn't let me click on it or anything else, including the task bar. crtl + alt+ delete seemed to reset it and let me click on one of the other program windows. After a minute if I went to switch back it wouldn't let me click on the task bar or other window again. Occasionally, I couldn't even click on things in the program I was using. I also noticed that when left clicking on the desktop it would act as if I had right clicked. When playing one of my games league of legends it made my character follow my cursor without me clicking. All this seemed very odd to me and I first of all tried updating drivers for the mouse and graphics card. I unplugged my mouse and noticed the same issues with the built in touch pad on my laptop. I tried to restore to previous versions with no avail. I tried some trouble shooting for corrupt files in the command prompt with a corrupt file found and fixed but again didn't solve my issue. I also realised when I logged on I would receive an error pop up warning but the box would have no dialog or error code... not very helpful. There doesn't appear to be any viruses or corrupt files. I am assuming there's some compatibility issue I just can't find where. Anyone have any ideas? This is driving me nuts and really effecting my work.


Thanks in advance.

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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.

 

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• What happens when you try to switch tasks?same as above.
  
• Are there any error messages that appear when you switch tasks? A screenshot or a video capture of the issue will also help.
  
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