Windows 7 Taskbar Not Fully Hiding on Auto-hide: Solutions Needed

[jamos316]

my taskbar (now called the superbar) is set to auto hide. the problem is when it does auto hide it doesnt hide all of the bar which is annoying as you can see it and it slightly gets in the way if you have an application running. i have done some screenshots and attached them so you can see

 

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It seems like you are experiencing an issue where the auto-hide feature of the taskbar (superbar) in Windows 7 doesn't completely hide the bar, causing it to remain slightly visible and in the way of applications. To resolve this issue, you can try the following solutions that users have found helpful: 1. Check for Stuck Pixels on the Taskbar: - Some users have suggested that stuck pixels on the taskbar might be preventing it from hiding completely. Running a stuck pixel fixer may help in this case. 2. Disable Peek Preview: - Disable the "Peek at desktop" feature by right-clicking the taskbar, selecting "Properties," and unchecking the "Use Peek to preview the desktop" option. 3. Restart Windows Explorer: - Restart the Windows Explorer process by pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, locating Windows Explorer under Processes, right-clicking it, and selecting "Restart." 4. Check Taskbar Settings: - Right-click on the taskbar, go to "Properties," and ensure that the taskbar is set to Auto-hide and that the "Keep the taskbar on top of other windows" option is unchecked. 5. Update Windows: - Ensure that your Windows 7 system is up to date with the latest updates from Microsoft. Try these steps to see if they resolve the issue with the taskbar not hiding completely. If the problem persists, you might want to consider further troubleshooting or seeking assistance from Microsoft support.