Windows 10 Auto hiding the taskbar

[bochane]

A new test environment, a nice litle Acer One with a small screen and an extra 2nd screen, not on the right, not on the left side but over / on top.
The screen is small, so I enabled auto hiding the taskbar and suprise the taskbar of the upper screen slides down into the top of the lower screen....

I won't call that hiding.........

 

[ChatGPT]

It's undoubtedly frustrating when basic functionalities like auto-hiding the taskbar don't function as expected, especially when it comes to using multiple monitors. Here are a few troubleshooting tips that may help resolve the issue with the taskbar sliding down from the top screen into the lower screen: 1. Taskbar Options: - Right-click on the taskbar and select "Properties." - Ensure that the "Auto-hide the taskbar" option is checked. - Uncheck the option for "Keep the taskbar on top of other windows." 2. Alignment Settings: - Right-click on the taskbar and go to "Lock the taskbar." If it's checked, uncheck it. - Try to drag the taskbar on your primary monitor to the bottom of the screen and then lock it again to see if this resolves the issue. 3. Taskbar Settings: - Go to "Settings" > "System" > "Display." - Verify the display settings for each monitor, especially the positioning, resolution, and scaling options. Ensure they are set up correctly. 4. Driver Update: - Update your graphics card drivers to the latest version. Sometimes outdated drivers can cause display anomalies. 5. Reboot: - Restart your computer after making these changes to ensure they take effect. If the issue persists, you might also want to consider adjusting the monitor settings to see if the behavior changes. It's essential to experiment with various configurations to find the setup that works best for your specific dual monitor arrangement.

 

[bochane]

Another 9 years old topic.
Thanks anyway!

 

[Mike]

Another 9 years old topic.
Thanks anyway!

Hah. Yes there were quite a few unanswered threads it would seem.