Windows 10: Taskbar getting stuck

I have the "Automatically hide the taskbar" box checked. It is always checked and there is no problem with the box being checked. The Taskbar however sometimes refuses to hide. Moving the mouse over the Taskbar does not get it to hide. I need to hit the Windows key and hit it a second time and then the Taskbar finally hides. This is happening on my work computer, my laptop, and my desktop. It is a problem I have never faced with Windows 10 or older. Is there an update somewhere in the near future that would fix this problem?

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Taskbar Preview Popups Get Stuck "On"

Hi Kenton,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I suggest you to try the below troubleshooting steps and check if the issue persists with accessing the accessing the active apps from Taskbar.

Step 1: I suggest you to place the computer in safe mode and check if the issue persists.

Refer: Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10


Follow the below steps to place the computer in normal mode.

• Press Windows + R keys to open Run
  command.
• Type msconfig and press Enter.
• In the System Configuration window, click on
  General tab.
• Select Start-up selection as Normal startup, click on
  Apply and Ok.
• Follow onscreen instructions.

Step 2: I recommend you to install all the pending updates on your device and check if it helps.

Steps:

• Connect to the internet.
• Press Windows key and type updates.
• Click on Check for updates.
• Under Windows Updates, click on Check for updates.
• Try to install the updates being shown.

Hope it helps. Try the above and update us the status of this issue for further assistance, we will be happy to help you further.

 

Taskbar Preview Popups Get Stuck "On"

Hello Deepika,

I am having the exact same issue, and I have check for updates, but it says my device is up to date.

This is very annoying when I am trying to get work done as I have about 2 or 3 thumbnails stuck on my taskbar. Any other suggestions?

 

System Icons on taskbar

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:

• 
  Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
  
• 
  Type system icons.
  
• 
  Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.
  

Hope it helps.