To make the taskbar disappear on Windows 11, download RoundedTB from the official website, extract it to your C drive, open the app, and drag the margin slider to the maximum value. The taskbar will vanish from view while remaining fully functional in the background. You can restore it at any time by reopening RoundedTB and reducing the margin.
Applies to: Windows 11 (23H2, 24H2, 25H2) | Last updated: May 27, 2026
Key Takeaways
- RoundedTB lets you push the Windows 11 taskbar completely off-screen by setting the margin to its maximum value — the taskbar stays running in the background, just invisible.
- Unlike Windows’ built-in auto-hide, this method keeps the taskbar fully hidden with no hover-to-show behavior — great for clean screenshots, presentations, or minimalist desktop setups.
- To restore the taskbar, press Win + E to open File Explorer, navigate to your RoundedTB folder, relaunch the app, and drag the margin back down.
- Windows also has a built-in auto-hide option under Settings > Personalization > Taskbar — this is simpler but shows the taskbar on hover; RoundedTB gives you complete concealment.
- RoundedTB is free and available from the official website at roundedtb.com — always download from there to get the unmodified version.
In This Guide
This guide covers two ways to hide the taskbar on Windows 11:
- Method 1: RoundedTB (Complete Hide) — Pushes the taskbar entirely off-screen. No hover reveal. Best for screenshots and minimalist setups. (Recommended)
- Method 2: Windows Built-in Auto-Hide — Hides the taskbar until you hover near the bottom. No extra software needed.
Quick Steps
- Download RoundedTB from roundedtb.com
- Extract the zip and move the RoundedTB folder to your C drive
- Double-click the RoundedTB executable to launch it
- Click OK on the welcome screen
- In the settings window, drag the margin slider to the maximum value
- The taskbar disappears — to restore, reopen RoundedTB and reduce the margin
Method 1: Hide the Taskbar Completely with RoundedTB
RoundedTB is a free Windows 11 customization tool that, among other things, lets you control the taskbar’s margins precisely. By cranking the margin to its maximum, you push the taskbar so far off the bottom edge of the screen that it disappears entirely. It’s still running — all your pinned apps, the clock, and the system tray are still active — you just can’t see it.
Step 1: Download RoundedTB
Open your browser and go to roundedtb.com. Click the Download Now button to grab the latest version. Always download from the official site — this ensures you’re getting the authentic, unmodified build.
Step 2: Extract and Move the Files
Once the download finishes, click the folder icon in your browser to open the downloads folder. Right-click the RoundedTB zip file and select Extract All, then click Extract. Copy the extracted folder and paste it directly on your C drive — something like C:\RoundedTB. This makes it easy to find later when you need to restore your taskbar.
Note: Don’t run RoundedTB directly from inside the zip file — it needs to be fully extracted first, or it won’t launch correctly.
Step 3: Launch RoundedTB and Set the Margin
Open the RoundedTB folder on your C drive and double-click the executable file. You’ll see a welcome screen — click OK to continue. The settings panel will open immediately.
Find the margin slider in the settings. Drag it all the way to the maximum value. As you move the slider, you’ll see the taskbar start to shrink off the bottom of the screen in real time. At the maximum setting, it disappears completely.
How to Restore the Taskbar
If you close RoundedTB and the taskbar is hidden, you won’t have the usual taskbar to navigate with. Press Win + E to open File Explorer directly. Navigate to C:\RoundedTB and launch the executable again. In the settings, drag the margin back down to make the taskbar reappear.
For easier access in the future, pin RoundedTB to your Start menu so you don’t have to dig through File Explorer every time.
Tip: To make RoundedTB start automatically with Windows, press Win + R, type
shell:startup, and create a shortcut to the RoundedTB executable in that folder.
Method 2: Use Windows Built-in Auto-Hide
Windows 11 has a built-in option to automatically hide the taskbar — no extra software needed. The difference from the RoundedTB method is that auto-hide still shows the taskbar when you move your mouse to the bottom of the screen. If you want a completely invisible taskbar with no hover reveal, use Method 1. If hover-to-show is acceptable and you’d rather not install anything, here’s how to enable it.
Open Settings (Win + I), then go to Personalization > Taskbar. Scroll down to Taskbar behaviors and expand that section. Check the box next to Automatically hide the taskbar. The taskbar will disappear immediately and only reappear when you hover near the bottom of the screen.
More Windows 11 Taskbar and Customization Guides
If you’re customizing your Windows 11 setup, these guides cover more taskbar and desktop tweaks:
- How to get a transparent taskbar and translucent Start menu on Windows 11
- How to move the Windows 11 taskbar to the top or side
- Customizing Windows 11 with StartAllBack — bring back the classic taskbar style
- Winhance — free open-source tool for debloating and optimizing Windows 11
Frequently Asked Questions
Does RoundedTB work on Windows 10?
RoundedTB is designed specifically for Windows 11. It won’t work correctly on Windows 10. If you’re on Windows 10, the built-in auto-hide option (Settings > Personalization > Taskbar) is available and doesn’t require any third-party software.
Will hiding the taskbar affect system performance?
No. Hiding the taskbar with RoundedTB doesn’t impact performance at all. The taskbar is still running in the background — it’s just positioned off-screen. All notifications, system tray icons, and background processes continue working normally.
Can I still use keyboard shortcuts when the taskbar is hidden?
Yes, all Windows keyboard shortcuts work as normal. Press the Windows key to open the Start menu, Win + D to show the desktop, Win + E for File Explorer, and so on. The taskbar being off-screen has no effect on keyboard shortcut behavior.
What’s the difference between RoundedTB’s method and Windows auto-hide?
Windows auto-hide temporarily reveals the taskbar when you hover near the bottom of the screen. RoundedTB’s maximum margin pushes it completely off-screen with no hover reveal — it only comes back when you deliberately reopen the app and reduce the margin. The RoundedTB method is better for clean screenshots or presentations where any taskbar visibility is unwanted.
Is RoundedTB safe to use?
RoundedTB is a well-known, widely-used Windows customization tool. Download it from the official site at roundedtb.com to make sure you’re getting the authentic version. As with any tool that modifies taskbar behavior, download only from the original source.
