Taskbar Killer - Automatic Taskbar Management for Windows
A comprehensive Windows utility that automatically manages taskbar auto-hide functionality and resolves dual monitor taskbar conflicts. Perfect for maintaining consistent taskbar settings after system resume, session unlock events, and display configuration changes.
Key Features
Automatic Management
- Automatically re-enables taskbar auto-hide after Windows resume or unlock events
- Monitors system power and session events in real-time
- Restores your preferred settings without manual intervention
Dual Monitor Support
- Handles taskbar conflicts when switching between TV and monitor modes
- Automatically detects and resolves "can't have 2 taskbars" popup errors
- Refreshes all taskbar instances across multiple monitors
System Tray Integration
- Runs quietly in the system tray with intuitive visual indicators
- Easy toggle with left-click or double-click
- Right-click context menu for advanced options
Lightweight Design
- Ultra-lightweight executable
- Minimal resource usage and system impact
- Built-in startup management options
Why Do You Need This?
Windows has a frustrating habit of resetting the taskbar auto-hide setting and creating taskbar conflicts in several scenarios:
Common Windows Issues:
- System resume from sleep/hibernation
- User session unlock after being away
- Display configuration changes (especially with dual monitors)
- TV/Monitor mode switching on displays that support both modes
- Monitor disconnect/reconnect events
Taskbar Killer automatically handles all of these scenarios, ensuring your taskbar stays exactly how you want it - hidden until you need it.
How It Works
Taskbar Killer runs silently in the background and monitors Windows events. When it detects a situation that might affect your taskbar settings, it automatically:
- Restores your preferred auto-hide setting
- Closes "can't have 2 taskbars" error popups
- Resets conflicting taskbar registry entries
- Refreshes all taskbar instances across multiple monitors
- Ensures taskbar functionality remains consistent across display changes
Getting Started
Installation
- Download the latest release
- Extract the files to your preferred location
- Run
Taskbar Killer.exe - Right-click the system tray icon and select "Add to Startup" for automatic startup
Usage
- Left Click: Toggle auto-hide on/off
- Double Click: Toggle auto-hide on/off
- Right Click: Access context menu
- Toggle Auto-Hide: Manual toggle
- Add to Startup: Auto-start with Windows
- Remove from Startup: Disable auto-start
- Exit: Close the application
- Taskbar Up Icon: Auto-hide disabled (always visible)
- Taskbar Down Icon: Auto-hide enabled (hidden until hover)
System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later
- Framework: .NET 6.0 Runtime (Windows)
- Memory: Minimal (runs in background)
- Storage: ~1.1mb executable + dependencies
Technical Information
Development Details
- Language: C# with Windows Forms
- Framework: .NET 6.0
- Architecture: Windows x64
- Size: ~1.1mb executable
Key Technologies
- Registry Management: Windows Registry API
- Event Monitoring: System power and session events
- UI Framework: Windows Forms system tray
- Build System: Visual Studio 2022
Download Options
End Users (Recommended)
Ready-to-use installer with everything included.
- MSI installer package
- Automatic dependency handling
- Start menu shortcuts
- Easy uninstall option
Developers
Source code for developers and contributors.
- Complete Visual Studio solution
- MIT License (free to modify)
- Build instructions included
- MSI installer project
Support & Community
Need Help?
For bug reports, feature requests, or general support:
- GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
- GitHub Releases: Download latest version
- Documentation: Complete usage guide included with download
License
Taskbar Killer is released under the MIT License, making it completely free to use, modify, and distribute. This means:
- Free for personal use - No cost, no restrictions
- Free for commercial use - Use in business environments
- Open source - Full source code available
- Modifiable - Customize to your needs
Why Choose Taskbar Killer?
- Solves a real problem that affects many Windows users
- Lightweight and efficient - won't slow down your system
- Set it and forget it - works automatically in the background
- Free and open source - no hidden costs or limitations
- Actively maintained - regular updates and bug fixes
Taskbar Killer - Keep your taskbar hidden, automatically.