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Teligence1970
Oct 05, 2021Iron Contributor
Windows 11 multi-monitor taskbar issue
I just upgraded from win10 Pro this morning, also installing all updates. I'm running 3 monitors on an HP Omen - 1=laptop, 2=left, 3=right. I have taskbar on for all monitors in settings. If I dis...
taggg
Nov 22, 2021Copper Contributor
Similar thread from July: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/report-an-issue/auto-hide-taskbar-not-functioning-properly-on-the-second-monitor/m-p/2584350
Reddit:
- Teligence1970Nov 22, 2021Iron ContributorThanks for the links, but they're Just more of the same.
The deficit taskbar issues have been going on for 4 months now!
While not a critical function (although some may argue that statement) it is what many would classify an essential function, or at least a beneficial one.
Just to recap, I continue to experience the following multi-monitor taskbar related issues:
Persistent:
1. Autohide only seems to work the most (not completely) reliably on the monitor designated as the "main" monitor. The taskbar(s) does(do) not automatically unhide on other than the main monitor when the cursor is moved to the respective area(s). The various "fixes" mentioned in this thread and others are only temporary fixes at best. These user-discovered fixes are beneficial to some, but not to others.
Intermittent:
2. The taskbar notification area icons intermittently disappear. Changing a (non-specific) taskbar configuration seems to cause it to re-display - until it disappears again.
3. The taskbar "pinned" app icons occasionally disappear, then reappear with various, undefined actions (such as taskbar configuration changes, system restarts, etc.
Shame on Microsoft for choosing to release a new Windows version without stabilizing a key feature that almost EVERY multi-monitor user is becoming increasingly reactionary that include eyebrow-raising verbal expletives ...- ShibbyChrisDec 06, 2021Copper ContributorGood summary. I get the same and the r-click at the bottom of the 2nd monitor appears the best workaround for me.
Mine is a Surface Book 3 connected to external dock; the large external display is primary and works fine, while the Book's display acts and second monitor and has the taskbar issue.
Since the laptop is new as well as Win 11 I'm not sure which of these is causing another issue: When using Zoom (with multi-monitor option) if someone else is screen sharing the SB3 fan goes wild and CPU is really high. I didn't have this on my previous, much lower powered Dell with Win 10.- Teligence1970Dec 06, 2021Iron ContributorScreen sharing increases data transmission beyond just sending 2-way video.
Maybe SB3 is set to a higher screen-sharing resolution? (Increases GPU/CPU utilization)
Check Security settings to ensure ZOOM or the screen sharing component isn't being actively scanned for threats while running?
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