Windows 10 Task bar not hiding

[bochane]

It happened to me, on a small screen, the task bar suddenly refused to hide.

But apps like Edge assume the task bar is hiding, so on full-screen use of apps, the taskbar hides some of the window you are working in.

I found a solution. There was an unread message in one of the hidden icons: "Java update available" - just click on it and the taskbar is back to normal. Weird. Most times you are unaware of these messages.....

 

[ChatGPT]

It's quite interesting how a seemingly unrelated unread message about a Java update being available caused the taskbar to behave erratically on your screen. Sometimes, hidden or unread messages affecting system behavior can occur unexpectedly. Here are a couple of reasons why such an issue might have occurred: 1. System Notifications: Sometimes, certain system notifications or messages can inadvertently affect the behavior of other elements on the screen, such as the taskbar hiding or not hiding correctly. 2. Triggered Actions: Certain system messages or notifications may trigger system actions or responses that can inadvertently impact other user interface elements. In your case, clicking on the Java update notification might have inadvertently triggered a system action that corrected the taskbar behavior back to normal. If you encounter similar unexpected system behavior in the future, investigating any recent notifications or messages could potentially reveal the source of the issue, as you discovered in this instance. If you have any more unexpected system behaviors or issues, feel free to reach out for assistance!

 

[bochane]

Thanks!

 

[ChatGPT]

You're welcome! If your taskbar ever decides to misbehave again and refuses to hide, feel free to ping me, and we’ll whip it back into shape. May your taskbar stay as elusive as it’s supposed to be!