Hide the taskbar using C#

c# windows security kiosk
Anuya picture Anuya · Aug 28, 2009 · Viewed 10.8k times · Source

I am running Windows XP 64 bit. I want to hide the taskbar when I run my application.

I tried codes by searching the web. In all those, it hides the task bar. But the problem is, when i open a notepad and maximize it, it is not actually into full screen. Because the space where task bar was there is still blocked with empty space. I want it fit really into full screen mode.

Answer

Oliver picture Oliver · Aug 28, 2009

If you like to replace the windows shell (taskbar) you'll have to change a registry key.

Changing the default shell (all users):

  1. open regedit (start menu > run, and type in regedit)
  2. go to: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
  3. Change Shell from explorer.exe to your program path and name e.g. c:\myKioskApp\Kiosk.exe

Changing the default shell (only current user):

  1. open regedit (start menu > run, and type in regedit).
  2. go to: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon.
  3. add a new string value (Edit > New > String Value) called shell. and set the value to the path of the new shell e.g. c:\myKioskApp\Kiosk.exe
  4. log out and log back in.

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