Windows 10: Taskbar obscuring bottom of application window across all my Win10 PC`

I`m experiencing some odd behavior on the task bar which I`m trying to work out if its an issue introduced by a windows update, or my own behavior.

The task bar is obscuring the bottom of my full screen application windows. I`ve fiddled with the task bar settings, and I cannot return to a consistent behavior, which allows a maximised window to sit "on top" of the task bar - full screen application windows seem to want to "sit behind" the task bar meaning that the bottom portion of the window is hidden behind the task bar.


I`m seeing this across all my Win10 PC`s - and that makes me think that either I`m syncing these settings across or its common UI bug.

Could someone point out what settings should be applied to force windows to sit on top of the task bar?

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How can I stop taskbar obscuring full screen applications?

Hello,

One of the possible reasons why you are unable click the taskbar when you're trying to access an application is due to a corrupted profile or operating system. To better assist you, kindly answer these questions:

• Have you made any recent hardware or software changes to your computer?
• Did the issue occur when you normally access the computer without using the Remote Desktop Connection?
• Just to clarify, are you using Windows Insider Program as your operating system?

Meanwhile, you may follow these steps:

• Perform a clean boot. It helps eliminate software conflicts. You may refer to this
  
  link.
• Start your PC in
  safe mode in Windows 10. Safe mode determines whether it's a basic setting or a driver that's causing the issue.

 

Win10: windows update stuck at never ending loop ?

When in win10:

• Update&security -> Windows update -> Finding update... .... .... ....

Planning to download the latest Win10.ISO (vers.1803) and manually update:
- Then wait that my ordered new SSD arrives and clone the old HDD to it.

 

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.