Maximized window leaves blank space on top of screen [FULL FIX]

A big number of Windows 10 users have reported that maximized windows leave a blank space on top of the screen. This error causes the top of the screen to be unusable, and if you right-click on it, it reacts the same way it would if you would right-click on the desktop. This can be a big problem, so let’s see how to fix it.

How can I fix Windows 10 maximize window bug?

1. Update your Windows 10 operating system

1. Click on Start button -> Settings (cog wheel).
2. Inside the Settings window, scroll down and select Update and Security.
3. Click the Check for updates button and wait for the process to complete.

2. Update video card drivers using Device Manager

1. Press Win + X keys on your keyboard -> select Device Manager.
2. Inside the Device Manager -> select Display Adapters -> select your video card.
3. Right-click on your video card, and select Update Driver.
4. In the newly opened window, select ‘Search automatically for updated driver software’.

You can also use automated utilities such as Outbyte Driver Updater that will scan your PC for missing or damaged drivers and then download and install the corresponding versions. This can save you some time and you can also set up the app to do regular scans and updates.

3. Activate ‘Scale full screen’ option inside Intel HD Graphics

1. Right-click on your Desktop -> Graphics Properties.
2. Inside the Intel application, click on ‘Display’.
3. Select the option ‘Scale full screen’, and tick the box next to ‘Override Applications Settings.
4. Select Apply.

4. Reload Graphics driver with this keyboard shortcut

1. Press ‘Ctrl + Shift + Win Key + B’ on your keyboard to reload graphics driver.
2. The screen will flicker, and you will hear a sound that confirms the reload is completed. After this process is done, please try and see if the issue persists.

In this article, we explored some of the best proven troubleshooting methods for having an issue with a blank area at the top of your screen. This issue is caused by an incompatibility between the display settings found in your Windows 10 device, and the way your dual-display reacts.

Please make sure to follow the steps we provided in this guide in the order that they were written, to avoid any other issues. Also, don’t forget to let us know if this guide helped you solve your issue, by using the comment section below.