When you're using an app, game, or watching a video, you might find that the Taskbar isn't hidden as it should be. Here are a few things to try.
1: Windows 10 & 11 Taskbar Won't Hide - Restart File Explorer
There are a few ways to restart File Explorer, but our favorite way to restart File Explorer is to use Task Manager.
Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete and click Task Manager. Right-click on Windows Explorer and click Restart. If you don't see Windows Explorer, click on More details.
Sometimes all you need to do is press the Windows Key + S, then click anywhere on your screen to close the search. If you have the search box on your taskbar, click in the search box, and again, click anywhere on your screen to close the search.