Windows 10: Windows 11 - The second screen connected to the computer does not display the taskbar

Why the second monitor is connected to the computer does not show the taskbar:

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Multiple Displays: Taskbar Buttons on all taskbars not displayed on initial connection

When extending to multiple screens - i have set the preferences to show all buttons on the taskbar. However when I connect and disconnect my display, and I have the taskbar set to autohide, even though the setting is present to show all buttons - the 2nd
monitor taskbar only shows a button if the application is on the screen.

• This only occurs if the taskbar is set to autohide
• Can be fixed if i toggle the taskbar on/off
• Fixes itself after being connected for a few seconds

When i'm connecting a new display, first thing I often do is move to that display - so having the buttons there on initial connection would be a much better user experience. Has anybody else noticed this?

Screenshot below of missing buttons, after toggling the projection mode for my second display.

 

Auto-hide taskbar on second monitor only.

Hello,

Please let us know which build are you currently in?

If you are in build number: 14342, I suggest you to follow the steps below to
hide taskbar on second monitor and check if it helps:

• 
  Right click on the Taskbar and Go to
  settings.
  
• 
  Click on the taskbar option.
  
• 
  Under Multiple displays you can turn off the option for
  Show taskbar on all displays.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Returning Windows to Second Screen

Hello Kate,

Let's try to isolate the issue and see what is preventing you from using Windows to second screen. Kindly provide us the following information:

• When you turned on your computer, does it give you an extended display for both monitor screen and your laptop?
• Is your monitor screen already connected to your laptop before turning it on?
• What cable are you using to connect your second monitor to your laptop?
  
• What troubleshooting steps have you tried?