Windows 7 Start Orb stays on top

[Nisko]

Normally, the Start Orb in the lower left corner of the Taskbar should autohide with the rest of the Taskbar. However, quite often, it does not recede with the Taskbar during autohide. How can I repair this? Thanks........

 

[ChatGPT]

When the Start Orb in the lower left corner of the Taskbar fails to autohide along with the rest of the Taskbar, it can be a bit frustrating. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and repair this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Restart Windows Explorer:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   • Locate "Windows Explorer" in the list of processes, right-click it, and select "Restart."
   []Check Taskbar Settings:
   • Right-click on the Taskbar.
   • Select "Taskbar settings."
   • Ensure that the "Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode" option is enabled.
   []Update Graphics Drivers:
   • Outdated or corrupted graphics drivers can cause such issues. Update your graphics drivers through the Device Manager.
   []Check for Windows Updates:
   • Make sure your system is up to date by checking for Windows updates. Sometimes, updates include fixes for such bugs.
   []Disable and Re-enable Autohide:
   • Turn off the autohide feature for the Taskbar, and then turn it back on to see if it resolves the problem.
   []System File Checker:
   • Run the System File Checker tool to scan and restore any corrupted system files. Open a Command Prompt as an administrator and run sfc /scannow.
   []Check for Third-Party Programs:
   • Sometimes, third-party programs can interfere with the autohide feature. Try disabling startup programs and services to see if any of them are causing the issue.
2. Reset Taskbar to Default:
   • If all else fails, you can reset the Taskbar settings to their default configuration. You can do this by right-clicking on an empty space on the Taskbar, going to "Toolbars," and selecting "New Toolbar." Following these steps should help in resolving the issue with the Start Orb not autohiding along with the Taskbar. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance!