DisplayFusion RSS: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb DisplayFusion RSS: Taskbar on top of windows Tue, 05 May 2026 07:33:12 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#20 Wed, 29 May 2024 20:23:09 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#20 DisplayFusion
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@NetMage
For this reason I have to move the window and resize to span all 4 monitors and go full screen. Since its not a true maximize I can't restore the window to the previous "state" as the window size and position have already been overridden. For this reason I'm stuck with the restore button basically doing another resize to a static location. :(


It is perhaps more work than you would like, but you could use BFS.ScriptSettings to store the original monitor and position (I would use the window handle as the value name, possibly with suffixes) before you maximize across all four monitors, and then you could retrieve those values for your custom restore button. If it doesn't find any, it could just do nothing.

You would need to run a clean-up routine, possibly at the end of the maximize function, to delete any ScriptSettings for windows that no longer exist. I would also suggest the restore function delete the script settings. ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#19 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:27:21 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#19 DisplayFusion Could you send me a copy of your troubleshooting info? Here are the steps:

  • Open the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button
  • Reply with the file attached
]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#18 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 08:17:29 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#18 DisplayFusion
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Hi Landon,

Going back to the issue with your programs going past the top taskbar, I was able to reproduce that issue on my end. I've added it to our list to fix up, so we'll be sure to let you know if we have any news on it in the future.
Thanks!

Hi Owen,
I have this problem too. It doesn't always happens, but when it does it's reeeeeally annoying. I have to right click on the taskbar software icon, move it to the next screen that has a taskbar on the bottom.
Any news on the fix?
THanks! ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#17 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 18:26:07 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#17 DisplayFusion @NetMage

When using the monitor with multiple inputs, if you maximize it only maximizes to one quadrant or "monitor". For this reason I have to move the window and resize to span all 4 monitors and go full screen. Since its not a true maximize I can't restore the window to the previous "state" as the window size and position have already been overridden. For this reason I'm stuck with the restore button basically doing another resize to a static location. :( ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#16 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 21:02:02 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#16 DisplayFusion Perhaps your function to span all monitors could maximize the window then adjust its size, so the restore works properly? ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#15 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:07:49 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#15 DisplayFusion The monitor I'm running is the LF-43UN700. https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-43un700-b-4k-uhd-led-monitor

This monitor is 4k and will accept 4 inputs in which you can use picture in picture or quadrants to display the inputs. This being the case I can run a single 4k display and let DF split the screens or the monitor can do it natively with the displayport MST hub and giving it 4 inputs. I've setup a function to move the window and set the size to 3840/2080 to account for the 2 taskbars. This seems to be fine for the maximize but you can't restore the window to its original location. I have to have another function to resize it again to fit in a 1080 "window" or display and then you have to move the window back to its original display.

Attached is the file requested. Thanks. ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#14 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:29:55 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#14 DisplayFusion Hi Landon,

Going back to the issue with your programs going past the top taskbar, I was able to reproduce that issue on my end. I've added it to our list to fix up, so we'll be sure to let you know if we have any news on it in the future.

We are also aware of a bug with the Span Window function failing when monitors are stacked on top of each other. I've added your vote to this bug as well.

As a work around, you can create a custom function that moves the window to the top left corner of the top left monitor, and then sets the width and height of the application to 200%.

I can't say I've seen a monitor split itself into 4 sections through 4 separate inputs. Could you send me over a copy of your troubleshooting info for reference? Here are the steps:

  • Open the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button
  • Reply with the file attached

Thanks! ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#13 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:56:03 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#13 DisplayFusion Ok, with the MST hub and using 4 inputs on my monitor to split it that way and going with the native taskbars works fine. My issue is now in this configuration the span window function doesn't work. When I click that function it moves the window to the top of my "primary" monitor and shrinks it down. I would assume that spanning monitors means it would maximize across all 4. What could I possibly be doing wrong now? Here is a screen shot of brave after I hit the Span button and the intersection of all 4 monitors. Thanks. ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#12 Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:18:24 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#12 DisplayFusion Spoke too soon. With the taskbar on top its covering up the Zoom controls. I have to move the taskbar down to access the Zoom controls.

I'm giving up. I ordered a MST hub to split the monitor into 4 1080 screens and will just use displayfusion to span these monitors. ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#11 Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:35:44 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#11 DisplayFusion I finally got something working!

So when I changed from Span Window Across all Monitors to Maximize Window (ignore monitor splits) it works!

Its going to take alot of getting used to the taskbar being on top but at least it works now. Thanks! ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#10 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:36:57 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#10 DisplayFusion A Function could probably be created to disable the taskbars when the focused window overlaps the middle taskbars and enable them when the focused window is changed. Or leave them disabled while a large window is open. ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#9 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:19:37 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#9 DisplayFusion Here you go. I toggled the Brave browser to full screen at exactly 2:16 pm. ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#8 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:37:07 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#8 DisplayFusion Hi Landon,

Could you send me over a debug log? Here are the steps:

  • On the DisplayFusion Settings > Troubleshooting tab, change the Logging drop-down to "L1: Log Minimal" and click Apply
  • Reproduce the issue and note the time so we'll know where to check in the log file
  • Click the "Export Info to File" button on the Settings > Troubleshooting tab
  • Reply with the file attached
  • Disable debug logging after sending the log

Thanks! ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#7 Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:44:35 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#7 DisplayFusion Its happening with every app including file explorer. ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#6 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 17:37:05 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#6 DisplayFusion Hi Landon,

I can't seem to reproduce the issue with your settings. Does that happen with all applications, or just certain ones?

Thanks! ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#5 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:19:14 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#5 DisplayFusion Attached. ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#4 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 16:00:03 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#4 DisplayFusion Hi Landon,

I've added this to our feature request list. We don't guarantee that feature requests will be implemented, or offer timelines on possible implementation. We'll be sure to let you know if we do add it to our planned features in a future version.

That's strange that your windows are going past the taskbar. Could you send me over a backup of your settings? You can grab them in the options tab of DisplayFusion, using the "Export Settings" button.

Thanks! ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#3 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 14:17:49 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#3 DisplayFusion Feature Request! :)

So I suppose moving the taskbar could be a workaround however when you do that it covers up the much needed min/max/close buttons and covers the top of the window.

Is there a way to disable the taskbars when I toggle the full screen button? And then enable the taskbars when I click the toggle button again?

Thanks,
Landon. ]]> RE: Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#2 Fri, 12 Mar 2021 19:08:29 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb#2 DisplayFusion Hi Landon,

Unfortunately there isn't really a way around this, aside from moving those taskbars to the top of their respective splits.

Thanks! ]]> Taskbar on top of windows https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:39:48 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/taskbar-on-top-of-windows/?ID=50145c61-80ef-4764-9746-aebb66c021bb DisplayFusion I have a 4k monitor split into 4 displays with taskbars on each display. This works great for windows in each display but when I try and full screen an app to the full 4k the taskbar on the two top monitors is being displayed in front of the app that is in the foreground. How can I prevent the taskbar from being on top of my other windows? Attached is an example and the settings for the taskbars. Thanks. ]]>