To fix this pesky issue, you need to put the game in Fullscreen mode so that the taskbar disappears. Alternatively, you can also force restart the Windows Explorer or restart your PC.

Follow these troubleshooting guide if Windows Taskbar icons or buttons not working. You will have to restart explorer or run these commands.

Are you experiencing the Windows taskbar not hiding issue? There are several factors that can cause this problem such as a software glitch, setting issue, or due to pending updates. To fix this ...

Windows 10 recently received a new preview update, and it’s reportedly causing trouble with the taskbar for some users.

Another taskbar-related issue has also been addressed, one that affected Windows 11 users who had a bar which was nearly full of app icons - which led to the search box failing to work.

Fortunately, I found a permanent fix for this on GitHub (install at your own risk) that automatically keeps all icons and notifications visible in the tray. Why I Let Tray Icons Take Over My ...

If you are unable to view the Weather widget on your Windows 11 taskbar, follow these suggestions that have helped many fix the issue.

And indeed, that does work to fix a nonresponsive Start menu or taskbar icons. But it takes time — at least a minute for most PC users — and can derail your productivity.