Question Taskbar keeps popping up for a spit second when clicking in full-screen games ?

[JonCondiff]

Possibly a evolution of this post's issue
It's gotten to the point that a couple games have crashed. also noticed it's possibly happening even when not in full screen and it's going almost unnoticed other than a click going seemingly unregistered.

I noticed while recording this that it only happens a majority of the time

PC Specs:
Motherboard: ASUS Prime X570-P (BIOS never updated)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3100
GPU: Zotac GTX 970 4GB
Main Drive: Kingston 240GB PCIe NVMe M.2
OS version: 10.0.25357

 

[Fix_that_Glitch]

Are there any open apps running in the background? Like Geforce Experience, Steam updates, etc?

 

[Stanisław]

Experiencing issues with the taskbar popping up while playing games can be quite frustrating. There are a few possible causes for this problem, so I'll provide you with some troubleshooting steps to try and resolve the issue:

1. Update your graphics card drivers: Outdated or incompatible graphics card drivers can sometimes cause conflicts with games, resulting in unexpected behavior. Visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer (NVIDIA, in your case) and download the latest drivers for your specific GPU model.
2. Disable notifications and background applications: Some notifications or background applications might be interfering with the game, causing the taskbar to pop up. Try disabling notifications and closing unnecessary background applications before launching the game to see if that helps.
3. Check for conflicting software: Certain software, such as screen capture tools or third-party overlay applications, can conflict with games and cause issues like the one you're experiencing. Temporarily disable or uninstall any such software to see if it resolves the problem.
4. Update your BIOS: While updating the BIOS is not always necessary, it can sometimes fix compatibility issues with newer hardware or software. Since you mentioned your BIOS has never been updated, consider visiting the ASUS support website for your motherboard model and checking if there are any available BIOS updates. Follow the instructions provided by ASUS to safely update your BIOS.
5. Run a malware scan: Malware or viruses on your system can sometimes interfere with the normal functioning of applications. Perform a thorough scan of your system using a reliable antivirus program to ensure it is free from any malicious software.
6. Check for Windows updates: Make sure your Windows operating system is up to date. Sometimes, Microsoft releases updates that include bug fixes and compatibility improvements that could help resolve the issue.
7. Test with a different user account: Create a new user account on your computer and test the game from that account. If the issue does not occur in the new account, it suggests that there might be some user-specific settings or configurations causing the problem. You can then try to identify and resolve the issue within your original user account.
8. Verify game integrity: If the issue is specific to certain games, try verifying the integrity of the game files through the respective game client (Steam, Epic Games Store, etc.). This process will check for any corrupted or missing files and attempt to repair them.