Solved Applications above Taskbar

chris0004 · Mar 12, 2026

Apologies for posting here as unsure which forum to post in.

Running Windows 11 Pro Latest Update

How do I get programmes to show full screen above the taskbar, sure I could do it in an earlier version of windows.

Have tries several third party apps, but they dont run on WIN11.

Many thanks

Brink · Mar 12, 2026

Hello Chris,

It depends on the app, but usually you'll need to maximize the app's window instead of using full screen. Full screen will use the whole screen and cover the taskbar.

Maximize Window in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to maximize an open window for your account in Windows 11. You can maximize a window in Windows 11 to "fit to screen" or "fill the screen" with the window. When the window is maximized, you can restore it back to its original size and position when...

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chris0004 · Mar 12, 2026

Brink said:
Hello Chris,

It depends on the app, but usually you'll need to maximize the app's window instead of using full screen. Full screen will use the whole screen and cover the taskbar.

Maximize Window in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to maximize an open window for your account in Windows 11. You can maximize a window in Windows 11 to "fit to screen" or "fill the screen" with the window. When the window is maximized, you can restore it back to its original size and position when...

www.elevenforum.com

Many thanks.

Linked Ques if I may how do I get different apps to always load in the same position and size, using 2 monitors by the way.

Cheers

Brink · Mar 12, 2026

Not sure about that one, but most apps will open the same as last closed.

chris0004 · Mar 12, 2026

Brink said:
Not sure about that one, but most apps will open the same as last closed.

I think I have it. Powertoys Workspaces.

glasskuter · Mar 12, 2026

I learned a little trick that works for me. Do NOT set anything to run maximized. Set it for run as "normal window".
Open the app. Drag the edges and corners of the window using the double ended arrow to size it the way you want, leaving a couple of pixels at top and both sides.(however much you need to see the borders of the window.
Leave about a quarter of an inch at the bottom which is enough space for you taskbar to unhide. Once you get it sized to "almost full screen," exit and reopen the window. Windows will remember your sizing and your task bar will be visible.

If you want a window to open in a particular position on the screen, you can drag an un-maximized window where you want it to be on the creen. Windows will remember that position, too.

If you use snap layouts, always remember to double click on the title bar to close the window while in snap view. If you don't, you will have to resize it the next time it opens because Windows will remember the snapped size, and open to that size.

chris0004 · Mar 13, 2026

glasskuter said:
I learned a little trick that works for me. Do NOT set anything to run maximized. Set it for run as "normal window".
Open the app. Drag the edges and corners of the window using the double ended arrow to size it the way you want, leaving a couple of pixels at top and both sides.(however much you need to see the borders of the window.
Leave about a quarter of an inch at the bottom which is enough space for you taskbar to unhide. Once you get it sized to "almost full screen," exit and reopen the window. Windows will remember your sizing and your task bar will be visible.

If you want a window to open in a particular position on the screen, you can drag an un-maximized window where you want it to be on the creen. Windows will remember that position, too.

If you use snap layouts, always remember to double click on the title bar to close the window while in snap view. If you don't, you will have to resize it the next time it opens because Windows will remember the snapped size, and open to that size.

Many thanks I am on the case.

PS my power toys solution failed after shutting down.

BarryGuff · Mar 15, 2026

On this subject, Notepad on my Win 11 Pro machine won't open to the last size I made it. Is there some trick to this?

chris0004 · Mar 15, 2026

BarryGuff said:
On this subject, Notepad on my Win 11 Pro machine won't open to the last size I made it. Is there some trick to this?

Works OK with Notepad++

Only One I still have problems with is Signal so far.

BarryGuff · Mar 16, 2026

I was asking about Notepad, not Notepad++.

AgathePower · Mar 16, 2026

BarryGuff said:
I was asking about Notepad, not Notepad++.

I just tried: the last size/position is saved when only one instance of Notepad is opened. When there are several Notepad opened, it is not saved.

BarryGuff · Mar 16, 2026

Even just one instance of Notepad won't remember. It opens at top-left of my desktop in a small rectangle. If I move and resize it somewhere else, and then close it, and then reopen Notepad, it opens back to the top-left small rectangle again. Even when I hold down Ctrl when closing it.

AgathePower · Mar 16, 2026

It may be difficult to check if the info is actually stored in this location:

Where does the new notepad with Windows 11 save the window position?

For Windows 11, the location HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Notepad is no longer used to save window size and position for notepad. Exploring and testing do not provide a new registry location for this.

superuser.com

Do you have same behavior with Paint (as it's also a UWP app)?
Try uninstall/reinstall Notepad (from Microsoft Store).

Edwin · Mar 16, 2026

Mine opens the last closed window at the last size and position, every time, even after reboot.

BarryGuff · Mar 19, 2026

My Windows updated yesterday and now Notepad works again to remember the position. Maybe there was a known bug?

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