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Taskbar Not Going Away in Fullscreen? 3 Ways to Hide it
Fix Taskbar issues by restarting the File Explorer
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 10 is an incredible OS with plenty of features, but it has issues such as Taskbar not going away in fullscreen.
This is a minor issue compared toTakskbar not workingat all, and since it’s a minor issue, it can be easily fixed.
While this does not break system functionality, it can interfere with your work, video, or game, making it unpleasant, so let’s see how to fix it.
Why does my Taskbar show in fullscreen?
How do I make the Taskbar go away in fullscreen?
1. Restart explorer.exe
2. Override high DPI scaling behavior in Chrome
After doing that, check if the problem is resolved.
3. Turn off visual effects
Following these steps, you should no longer see the Windowstaskbarwhen running programs in fullscreen mode.
If you’re still having problems, check our guide on how topermanently hide the Taskbaron your PC.
Did you find this guide to be useful to you? Let us know of any other fixes to this problem in the comment section below.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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