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JerryParker
Sep 10, 2026Iron Contributor
What is this random grey bar at the bottom of my screen – and why won't it go away?
Noticed a grey bar sitting at the bottom of my screen about an hour ago. It doesn't block anything—apps run fine over it, icons still have full color, so it honestly looks like part of the wallpaper ...
Gamvanni
Sep 14, 2026Brass Contributor
If the bar persists, it's likely a cached rendering issue. The most reliable fix is to restart the Windows Explorer process, which controls the desktop, taskbar, and wallpaper layer.