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Komondor2240
Iron Contributor
Jun 12, 2026

Windows 10: Taskbar Won't Auto-Hide in Full-Screen Video/Game Mode

When watching videos or playing games in full-screen mode, the taskbar remains visible at the bottom of the screen and won't auto-hide. I've tried various solutions, but the problem persists. I want the taskbar to stay visible when using the app in windowed mode or during regular use, but I want it to auto-hide when I switch to full-screen mode. Please help.

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  • MateoChen's avatar
    MateoChen
    Iron Contributor
    Jul 15, 2026

    In the taskbar settings, enable Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode, and check whether Show the game bar in full-screen mode is turned off under Settings > Gaming > Game Bar.

  • Jamony's avatar
    Jamony
    MCT
    Jul 11, 2026

    Hi Komondor2240, this is often caused by an app demanding attention, a stuck notification, or Explorer not refreshing correctly. Try clearing pending notifications, closing tray apps one by one, and restarting Windows Explorer from Task Manager. If it only happens in certain games or video apps, check whether that app is running borderless windowed mode instead of true full screen.