How can Windows hide the taskbar?

To hide the Windows taskbar, you can follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on the blank area of the taskbar and select “Taskbar settings”.
  2. In the settings window on the taskbar, locate the option for “auto-hide the taskbar” and enable it.
  3. After completing the above steps, the taskbar will automatically hide. To display the taskbar, simply move the mouse to the bottom of the screen.

Furthermore, you can also hide the taskbar by modifying the registry. Please note that this is an advanced operation, so be sure to backup the registry before proceeding in case of any unexpected issues. The specific steps are as follows:

  1. Press the Win + R keys to open the “Run” dialog box, type “regedit” and then press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  2. Go to the following registry path: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced.
  3. Find the item called “TaskbarSizeMove” in the right-hand panel and double-click to open it.
  4. Change numerical data to either “0” (hide taskbar) or “1” (show taskbar).
  5. Close the registry editor, then restart the computer.

Here are two common methods to hide the Windows taskbar. Please choose the method that best suits your needs.

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