Windows 10: Taskbar autoresizing when locked, How to stop this from happening?

So, when the Computer goes to sleep or screen saver plays, the taskbar will resize itself shrinking in height. Sometimes it will only shrink one size down never larger, and other times it will shrink to the smallest--1 bar high.
I need viable solutions that are working solutions for this problem---it is very annoying and possibly the final straw in the MS Eco-system, for me.


I don't have time to do lengthy troubleshooting and I don't work for MS. If they start paying me maybe that makes sense.


MS's entire ecosystem is a joke these days. I loved windows 95. It's 2020 and laughably bad experiences across the board; enterprise to edge to office to xbox. Luckily for them apple is just as bad. I'm finding I just don't use computers as much and really don't miss them. Using linux for 90% of my day-to-day and encourage others to do the same or abandon these predatory digital products entirely. Done investing in expensive pc's and phones.

:)

 

Taskbar autoresizing when locked, How to stop this from happening?

Taskbar autoresizing when locked, How to stop this from happening?

So, when the Computer goes to sleep or screen saver plays, the taskbar will resize itself (shrinking in height). Sometimes it will only shrink one size down (never larger), and other times it will shrink to the smallest--1 bar high.

I need viable solutions that are working solutions for this problem---it is very annoying and possibly the final straw in the MS Eco-system, for me.

 

Taskbar autoresizing when locked, How to stop this from happening?

Hello Gerald,

The problem still persists, after the lengthy troubleshooting linked-guide (tried both methods--graphics card was and is still current with drivers);

Follow these steps to troubleshoot the issue and check if it helps:



Method 1:

Step 1:

Start your computer in safe mode and check if the issue persists:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/changing-the-start-up-settings-in-windows-10#v1h=tab01

Safe mode starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers. It can help you troubleshoot problems on your PC. For example, if the problem doesn't happen in safe mode, you'll know default settings and basic device drivers aren't
causing the issue.

There are two versions of safe mode: Safe Mode and Safe Mode with Networking. They're quite similar, but
Safe Mode with Networking includes the network drivers and services you'll need to access the Internet and other computers on your network.

The following sections describe how to start your PC in safe mode.

Hide all
From Settings

• Press Windows logo key Windows logo key + I on your keyboard to open Settings. If that doesn't work, select the Start button in the lower-left corner of your screen, then select
  Settings.
• Select Update & security > Recovery.
  
• Under Advanced startup, select Restart now.
  
• After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select
  Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings >
  Restart.
• After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in
  Safe Mode. Or if you'll need to use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for
  Safe Mode with Networking.

From the sign-in screen

• Restart your PC. When you get to the sign-in screen, hold the Shift key down while you select
  Power
  
  
  
  
  
  > Restart.
• After your PC restarts to the Choose an option screen, select
  Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings >
  Restart.
• After your PC restarts, you'll see a list of options. Select 4 or F4 to start your PC in
  Safe Mode. Or if you'll need to use the Internet, select 5 or F5 for
  Safe Mode with Networking.

Step 2:

If it works fine in safe mode, perform clean boot to check if any third party application is causing the issue, as clean boot helps in eliminating software conflicts.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135



A clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program or an update or when you run a program in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows
7, or Windows Vista. You may also troubleshoot or determine what conflict is causing the problem by performing a clean boot.

Why software conflicts occur?
When you start Windows by using a normal startup operation, several applications and services start automatically, and then run in the background. These programs include basic system processes, antivirus software, system utility applications, and other
software that has been previously installed. These applications and services can cause software conflicts.

Notes

• You must log on to the computer as an administrator to be able to perform a clean boot.
• Your computer may temporarily lose some functionality when you perform a clean boot. When you start the computer normally, the functionality returns. However, you may receive the original error message, or experience the original behavior if the problem
  still exists.
• If the computer is connected to a network, network policy settings may prevent you from following these steps. We strongly recommend that you do not use the System Configuration utility to change the advanced boot options on the computer unless a Microsoft
  support engineer directs you to do this. Doing this may make the computer unusable.

Use the following steps to perform a clean boot:

• From Start, search for msconfig.
• Select System Configuration from the search results.
  
  
  
• On the Services tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click to select the
  Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then tap or click Disable all.
  
  
  
• On the Startup tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click
  Open Task Manager.
  
  
  
• On the Startup tab in Task Manager, for each startup item, select the item and then click
  Disable.
  
  
  
• Close Task Manager.
• On the Startup tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click
  OK, and then restart the computer.

• Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click
  Search.
• Type msconfig in the search box, and then tap or click msconfig.
  
  
  
• On the Services tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click to select the
  Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then tap or click
  Disable all.
  
  
  
• On the Startup tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click
  Open Task Manager.
  
  
• On the Startup tab in Task Manager, for each startup item, select the item and then click
  Disable.
  
  
• Close Task Manager.
• On the Startup tab of the System Configuration dialog box, tap or click
  OK, and then restart the computer.
  
  

• Log on to the computer by using an account that has administrator rights.
• Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter to start the System Configuration utility.
  
  Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, you should type the password or provide confirmation.
  
  
  
• On the General tab, click the Selective startup
  option, and then click to clear the Load startup items check box. (The
  Use Original Boot.ini check box is unavailable.)
  
  
  
• On the Services tab, click to select the Hide all Microsoft services check box, and then click
  Disable all.
  
  
  Note This step lets Microsoft services continue to run. These services include Networking, Plug and Play, Event Logging, Error Reporting, and other services. If you disable these services, you may permanently delete all restore points. Do not do
  this if you want to use the System Restore utility together with existing restore points.
• Click OK, and then click Restart.

For more information about how to perform a clean boot in Windows 7 and Windows Vista, reference the
Video: How to do a clean boot in Windows.

After the computer is restarted, you will have a clean boot environment. Then, do one of the following, as appropriate for your situation:

• If you could not install or uninstall a program or an update before you performed the clean boot, try to install or uninstall the program or update again.
  
  Note If you receive the "The Windows Installer service could not be accessed" error during the installation or uninstallation, follow
  How to start the Windows Installer service when system services are not loaded, and then install or uninstall the program or update again.
  • If the installation or uninstallation is successful, you have resolved your issue. Follow
    How to reset the computer to start as usual to reset your computer to the normal startup.
  • If the installation or uninstallation still fails, that means this issue is not caused by application or service interference. You may have to go to
    Microsoft Support for more specific support.
• If you could not run a program before you performed the clean boot, try to run the program again.
  • If the program runs correctly, this issue is caused by application or service interferences. Follow
    How to determine what is causing the issue by performing a clean boot to determine which application or service causes the issue.
  • If the program still does not run as expected, this issue is not caused by application or service interference. You may have to go to
    Microsoft Support for more specific support.

After you have finished troubleshooting, follow these steps to reset the computer to start normally.

• From Start, search for msconfig. (In Windows 10, use the Search box from the Start menu. In Windows 8 or 8.1, wipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap
  Search. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click
  Search.)
• Select msconfig or System Configuration from the search results.
  
• On the General tab, tap or click the Normal Startup option.
• Tap or click the Services tab, clear the check box beside
  Hide all Microsoft services, and then tap or click Enable all.
• ap or click the Startup tab, and then tap or click Open Task Manager.
• In task manager, enable all of your startup programs, and then tap or click
  OK.
• When you are prompted to restart the computer, tap or click Restart.

• Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter.
  
  Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, you should type the password or click
  Continue.
• On the General tab, click the Normal Startup option, and then click
  OK.
• When you are prompted to restart the computer, click Restart.

• Log on to the computer by using an account that has administrator rights.
• From Start, search for msconfig. (In Windows 10, use the Search box from the Start menu. In Windows 8 or 8.1, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap
  Search. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click
  Search.)
• Select msconfig or System Configuration from the search results.
• Tap or click the Services tab, and then tap or click to select the
  Hide all Microsoft services check box.
• Tap or click to select the upper half of the check boxes in the Service list.
• Tap or click OK, and then tap or click Restart.
  
• After the computer finishes restarting, determine whether the problem still occurs.
  • If the problem still occurs, repeat steps 1 through 6, but clear the lower half of the check boxes in the
    Service list that you originally selected.
  • If the problem does not occur, repeat steps 1 through 6, and select only the upper half of the remaining check boxes that are cleared in the
    Service list. Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes.
  • If you still experience the problem when only one service is selected in the
    Service list, this means that the selected service causes the problem, and you should go to step 11. If no service causes the problem, go to step 8.
• Repeat steps 1 and 3 in this section.
• Tap or click the Startup tab, and then tap or click to select the upper half of the check boxes in the
  Startup Item list.
• Click OK, and then click Restart.
  • If the problem still occurs, repeat steps 8 and 9, but clear the lower half of the checked boxes in the
    Startup Item list that you originally selected.
  • If the problem does not occur, repeat steps 8 and 9, and select only the upper half of the remaining check boxes that are cleared in the
    Startup Item list. Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes.
  • If you still experience the problem after only one Startup Item is selected in the
    Startup Item list, this means that the selected Startup Item causes the problem, and you should go to step 11. If no Startup Item causes this problem, a Microsoft service probably causes the problem. To determine which Microsoft service may
    be causing the problem, repeat steps 1 through 7 without selecting the Hide all Microsoft services check box in each step.
• After you determine the startup item or the service that causes the problem, contact the program manufacturer to determine whether the problem can be resolved. Or, run the System Configuration utility, and then tap or click to clear the check box for the
  problem item.

• Log on to the computer by using an account that has administrator rights.
• Click Start, type msconfig.exe in the Start Search box, and then press Enter to start the System Configuration utility.
  
  Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, you should type the password or provide confirmation.
  
  
  
• Click the Services tab, and then click to select the
  Hide all Microsoft services check box.
• Click to select the upper half of the check boxes in the Service list.
• Click OK, and then click Restart.
• After the computer finishes restarting, determine whether the problem still occurs.
  • If the problem still occurs, repeat steps 1 through 5, but clear the lower half of the checked boxes in the
    Service list that you originally selected.
  • If the problem does not occur, repeat steps 1 through 5, and select only the upper half of the remaining check boxes that are cleared in the
    Service list. Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes.
  • If you still experience the problem after only one service is selected in the
    Service list, this means that the selected service causes the problem. Go to step 10. If no service causes this problem, go to step 7.
• Perform a clean boot by repeating steps 1 and 2.
• Click the Startup tab, and then click to select the upper half of the check boxes in the
  Startup Item list.
  
  
• Click OK, and then click Restart.
  • If the problem still occurs, repeat steps 7 and 8, but clear the lower half of the checked boxes in the
    Startup Item list that you originally selected.
  • If the problem does not occur, repeat steps 7 and 8, and select only the upper half of the remaining check boxes that are cleared in the
    Startup Item list. Repeat these steps until you have selected all the check boxes.
  • If you still experience the problem after only one Startup Item is selected in the
    Startup Item list, this means that the selected Startup Item causes the problem. Go to Step 10. If no Startup Item causes this problem, a Microsoft service probably causes the problem. To determine which Microsoft service may be causing the
    problem, repeat steps 1 through 6 without selecting the Hide all Microsoft services check box in either step.
• After you determine the startup item or the service that causes the problem, contact the program manufacturer to determine whether the problem can be resolved. Or, run the System Configuration utility, and then click to clear the check box for the problem
  item.

If you run a Setup program without starting the Windows Installer service, you may receive the following error message:
The Windows Installer service could not be accessed. Contact your support personnel to verify that the windows Installer service is properly registered.
The Windows Installer service does not start if you clear the Load system services check box in the System Configuration utility. To use the Windows Installer service when system services are not loaded, you must start the service manually.
To do this, follow these steps.

• From Start, search for computer. (In Windows 10, use the Search box from the Start menu. In Windows 8 or 8.1, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap
  Search. Or, if you are using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, and then click
  Search.)
• Right-click or swipe down on Computer in the search results, and then tap or click
  Manage.
• In the console tree, tap or click Services and Applications, and then tap or click
  Services.
• In the details pane, right-click or swipe down on Windows Installer, and then tap or click
  Start.

• Click Start, right-click Computer, and then click
  Manage.
  
  Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
• In the console tree, click Services and Applications, and then click
  Services.
• In the details pane, right-click Windows Installer, and then click
  Start.

Note: After troubleshooting, see the section “How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot” to return the computer to a
Normal startup mode.



Method 2:

You may also try to update the graphic card drivers by downloading it manually from the manufacturer’s website and check.

 

Windows 10 Taskbar sometimes on top of full-screen applications

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to change the Screen Resolution and check if this helps. Follow the steps below to do the same:

• Press ‘Windows ’ key on the keyboard.
• In the search box, type Settings
  
• SelectSystem > Display > Advanced display settings.
• Under Resolution, select a new value. We suggest you stick with the resolution marked
  "(Recommended)”.

Also try locking and then unlocking the Taskbar and check if this helps. Follow the steps below:

• Right-click an empty space on the taskbar.
• If Lock the Taskbar has a check mark next to it, the taskbar is locked.
  
• If it does not have a check mark, click Lock the Taskbar.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.