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Here's how to Fix Edge or Chrome Browser covering Taskbar when maximized issue.

There are a few possible reasons why your browser might be covering the taskbar when maximized.

* **The taskbar is set to auto-hide.** To check this, right-click on the taskbar and select "Properties." In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window, click on the "Taskbar" tab and make sure that the "Auto-hide the taskbar" checkbox is unchecked.
* **The browser is set to full-screen mode.** To exit full-screen mode, press `F11`.
* **The browser is using a custom theme or extension that is causing the issue.** Try disabling any extensions or themes that you have installed recently and see if that fixes the problem.

If you've tried all of the above and the problem is still happening, you can try the following:

* **Restart your computer.** This can sometimes fix minor software issues.
* **Update your graphics card drivers.** Outdated or corrupt graphics card drivers can sometimes cause problems with the taskbar.
* **Reinstall your browser.** This will remove any corrupted or outdated files that might be causing the problem.

If you're still having problems, you can contact the support team for your browser or operating system for help.

Here are some additional tips to prevent the taskbar from being covered by your browser:

* **Move the taskbar to the top of your screen.** This will make it less likely to be covered by your browser windows.
* **Use a smaller taskbar.** You can do this by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting "Properties." In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window, click on the "Taskbar" tab and drag the "Height" slider to a smaller size.
* **Use a smaller browser window.** You can do this by dragging the edges of the browser window to make it smaller.

i. There are a few things you can try to fix the taskbar hiding in fullscreen:

1. **Check your taskbar settings.** Make sure that the "Automatically hide the taskbar" option is not enabled. You can do this by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting "Properties." In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window, click on the "Taskbar" tab and make sure that the "Auto-hide the taskbar" checkbox is unchecked.
2. **Restart Windows Explorer.** To do this, press `Ctrl`+`Shift`+`Esc` to open Task Manager. Click on the "Processes" tab and find "Windows Explorer." Right-click on it and select "Restart."
3. **Update your graphics card drivers.** Outdated or corrupt graphics card drivers can sometimes cause problems with the taskbar. You can download the latest drivers from the website of your graphics card manufacturer.
4. **Run a virus scan.** A virus or malware infection can sometimes cause problems with the taskbar. You can use your antivirus software to scan your computer for viruses and malware.

Here are some additional tips to prevent the taskbar from hiding in fullscreen:

* **Move the taskbar to the top of your screen.** This will make it less likely to be covered by your fullscreen windows.
* **Use a smaller taskbar.** You can do this by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting "Properties." In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window, click on the "Taskbar" tab and drag the "Height" slider to a smaller size.
* **Use a smaller fullscreen window.** You can do this by dragging the edges of the fullscreen window to make it smaller.

ii. There are a few ways to stop maximized windows from covering the taskbar.

**1. Disable Auto-hide**

The taskbar has an option to automatically hide itself when you're not using it. This can be useful to save screen space, but it can also cause maximized windows to cover the taskbar. To disable Auto-hide, right-click on the taskbar and select **Properties**. In the **Taskbar and Start Menu Properties** window, click on the **Taskbar** tab and uncheck the **Auto-hide the taskbar** checkbox.

**2. Move the taskbar to the top of the screen**

If you have enough vertical screen space, you can move the taskbar to the top of the screen. This will make it less likely to be covered by maximized windows. To move the taskbar, right-click on it and select **Taskbar settings**. In the **Taskbar settings** window, click on the **Taskbar location** drop-down menu and select **Top**.

**3. Use a smaller taskbar**

You can also use a smaller taskbar. This will make it less likely to be covered by maximized windows. To change the size of the taskbar, right-click on it and select **Taskbar settings**. In the **Taskbar settings** window, use the **Height** slider to adjust the size of the taskbar.

**4. Use a smaller maximized window**

You can also use a smaller maximized window. This will make it less likely to cover the taskbar. To resize a maximized window, drag the edges of the window to make it smaller.

If you're still having problems with maximized windows covering the taskbar, you can try the following:

* **Restart your computer.**
* **Update your graphics card drivers.**
* **Reinstall your operating system.**