Windows 10: Why does my PC keep switching focus to the taskbar?

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  1. Brady94 Win User

    Why does my PC keep switching focus to the taskbar?


    Hi all,My PC has been having this issue for two years now, and I have yet to find a solution. Every time I start up my PC, several minutes afterwards the PC will switch focus from the current application to the taskbar. I can tell when this happens because I have my taskbar hidden, but then I can see the tip of it peeking above the bottom of the monitor. When I am watching a YouTube video, media controls like spacebar and arrow keys will be disabled until I click on the video or ALT+TAB to my web browser window. If I am playing a game, even in full screen, I will lose all control from my keybo

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    Brady94, Sep 18, 2024
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  2. dalchina Win User

    toggle to switch taskbar location from bottom to right and back

    Suggest you try simply dragging the taskbar with e.g. that command as a first step.

    Then (and I don't know quite how you'd make use of it):

    Unlocking taskbar: see Option 3 for useful info:
    Lock or Unlock Taskbar in Windows 10 | Tutorials
     
    dalchina, Sep 18, 2024
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  3. Taskbar Issue with Multiple Monitors

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and will assist you.

    Please share the information below:

    • Are you using a Local Account or a Microsoft Account?
    • What is the make and model of your PC?

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

    • Right click on the Taskbar and select Properties.
    • Check if the option for Lock the Taskbar and Auto-hide the taskbar
      are ticked.
    • If they are ticked then uncheck the option for Auto-hide the taskbar.

    Also, suggest you to update the Display driver by following the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X, select Device Manager.
    • Expand Display Adapters.
    • Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
    • Follow the on-screen prompts to update.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
    write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Sep 18, 2024
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  4. Yaqub K Win User

    Why does my PC keep switching focus to the taskbar?

    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.
     
    Yaqub K, Sep 18, 2024
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