Windows 10: Task bar auto-hiding issues

My computer is a Lenovo laptop, running Windows 10. I'm an educator, and my computer setup is controlled, by some extent, by my district IT group. My typical windows setup is to have my task bar set to auto hide/unhide when I'm working. I often have a second monitor plugged into the computer via VGA input.


Recently I noticed that my taskbar will no longer unhide on my main laptop screen when I am working in any open app, browser, or program. If I'm on my desktop screen, it functions normally. However, if anything is open on the laptop screen, the task bar won't unhide. I have tried multiple browsers and all the programs I use regularly. The taskbar will not unhide on the main laptop screen unless I'm viewing the desktop screen. I have not changed any of my previous settings.


I also noticed that the taskbar will hide/unhide just fine on the second monitor when it is plugged into the laptop. I can have 10 programs open on the second monitor and the task bar functions as I expect it to.


In discussing the issue with my IT group they suggested I try changing settings for the task bar and fiddle with the settings for multiple screens, tablet mode, etc. I have tried following their instructions but haven't seen any change. Basically I think they aren't sure what is going on - they tell me that they haven't changed any settings on their end.


Help?


Thanks in advance.

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Auto hide task bar

If I right click the task bar, I have no Auto Hide selection. How do I auto hide task bar?

 

Unable to hide Task bar

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are unable to hide Task bar. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check if it helps.

a. Right click on the Task bar.

b. Click on Properties.

c. Put a check mark next to ‘Auto-hide’ the task bar.

d. Click on Apply and OK.

If the issue persists try the below steps to restart the Windows Explorer and check if that helps.

Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys to open Task Manager

Step 2: Click on
More details.

Step 3: Under the Processes tab, right-click on Windows Explorer entry and then click Restart.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Task Bar Auto-Hide in Windows 10 Pro no longer working

Hello Community:

This issue has been around for quite a while and it does not seem to have generated a consensus issue fix. My Windows 10 Pro O/S was recently upgraded to 10.0.10586 Build 10586. Prior to the update, the task bar auto-hide function was working correctly.
Soon after the update(s), the task bar would no longer auto-hide. I went into task bar properties, unchecked the 'auto-hide' box, clicked Apply, and then reversed the sequence. After I placed a check in the auto-hide box and clicked Apply, the task bar briefly
retracted and then popped right back up. The task bar will no longer auto hide.

My HP Pavilion dv7 notebook has an ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200 Series display card. The display driver is up to date. Any suggestions from the community to fix the non-working auto-hide issue? Thank you.