Windows 10: Task Bar on my SurfacePro stops automatically hiding.

My task bar settings are set to auto-hide but the task bar is locked in place, whether I have it at the bottom or on the sides. Please advise how to fix this. The screen is too small to have that constantly displayed.

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Task Bar on my SurfacePro stops automatically hiding.

My task bar settings are set to auto-hide but the task bar is locked in place, whether I have it at the bottom or on the sides. Please advise how to fix this. The screen is too small to have that constantly displayed.

 

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 automatically hide on Windows 10.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the Task bar auto hides. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

This may happen when the option for auto hide the Task bar is enabled.

I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if that helps to resolve the issue.

1. Right-click on the taskbar, and tap or click
Properties.

2. Uncheck the box,
Auto-hide the taskbar

3. Tap or click
Apply.

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

Thank you.