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Drein
Jan 02, 2026Iron Contributor
When switching from full-screen games to web pages in Windows 11, the taskbar abnormally hides.
In Windows 11, when running a full-screen game and switching to a browser window, the taskbar automatically hides (even with “Lock the taskbar” enabled). This prevents direct access to applications p...
Wayneyan
Jan 06, 2026Iron Contributor
This is a common issue in Windows 11 where the taskbar auto-hides during full-screen gaming, but sometimes it can be overly aggressive and hide even when you want quick access. Since “Lock the taskbar” is enabled, the problem might be related to system settings, display configurations, or specific game modes.