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RachelMoore
Aug 06, 2024Copper Contributor
Taskbars are automatically hidden when windows are maximized
I made the proactive choice to install Windows 11 on my computer before it was officially offered to me as an upgrade from Windows 10. However, I have encountered an issue where occasionally, a few d...
Scottil
Apr 15, 2026Brass Contributor
The core problem you're describing—maximized windows covering the taskbar instead of stopping above it—typically happens when an application enters true full-screen mode rather than simply being "maximized." There's a technical distinction here: maximized windows normally respect the taskbar boundaries, while full-screen mode is designed to take over the entire display.