Win11 not selection rectangle from the bottom of task bar?

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This is related to some kind of bug with the taskbar only affects touchscreen devices.
Sometimes, restarting Windows Explorer can fix minor UI glitches.
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Find Windows Explorer in the list, right-click it, and select Restart.

Right-click on the taskbar and select "Taskbar settings."
Ensure that the "Combine taskbar buttons on other taskbars" option is set according to your preferences.
Look for any other settings that might affect how items are displayed.
Go to Settings > Windows Update.
Click on "Check for updates" and install any available updates.
Right-click on the Start button and select "Device Manager."
Expand the "Display adapters" section.
Right-click on your graphics driver and select "Update driver."
Choose "Search automatically for updated driver software" and follow the prompts.


If you're using multiple monitors or have different resolution settings, that could cause some visual glitches.Right-click on the desktop and select Display settings. Ensure that your resolution and scaling settings are properly configured for your display.
If you're using multiple monitors or have custom scaling settings, it might impact the UI elements. Go to Settings > System > Display and check your scaling settings. Make sure the scaling is set to 100% or the recommended setting for your display resolution.
1.Check Settings:
Go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar. Ensure that the taskbar settings are configured correctly.
2. Restart Windows Explorer:
Sometimes UI issues can be resolved by restarting Windows Explorer.
Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Locate Windows Explorer in the list.
Right-click on it and select Restart.
3. Update Windows:
Make sure your Windows 11 is up to date.
Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates.
4. Check Graphics Drivers:
Outdated graphics drivers can cause display issues, including problems with the taskbar.
You can update your graphics drivers via Device Manager or by visiting the manufacturer's website.
5. Check for Corrupt Files:
Run a System File Checker scan to find and repair corrupt system files:
Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. Wait for the process to complete.
6. Reboot Your Computer:
A simple reboot can often fix many issues.

The second image the selection rectangle stays within the selectable frame which stops at the status bar.