[Bug]: Taskbar not transparent on secondary monitor (Windows 11 25H2)

Author: huibinpuCreated Jun 3, 2026Updated Sep 12, 2026
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Steps to reproduce the issue

TranslucentTB transparency effect only applies to the primary monitor's taskbar. The secondary (external) monitor's taskbar remains opaque/default.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Connect an external monitor to a Windows 11 laptop
  2. Open TranslucentTB
  3. Set desktop appearance to "Clear"
  4. Observe: primary monitor taskbar is transparent, secondary monitor taskbar is not

Expected results

Expected Behavior

Both monitors should have transparent taskbars.

Actual results

Actual Behavior

Only the primary/laptop display taskbar becomes transparent. The external monitor taskbar stays in default state.

Windows version

Windows 11 Insider builds (builds 22623 and up). Please mention exact build.

Other details

Environment

  • OS: Windows 11 Pro 25H2 (Build 26220.8544)
  • TranslucentTB Version: 2026.1.0.0
  • Display Setup: Laptop built-in display + 1 external monitor (extended mode)

Additional Context

  • Tried restarting TranslucentTB — no change
  • Tried running as administrator — no change
  • Windows "Transparency effects" (Settings > Personalization > Colors) works on both monitors, but TranslucentTB does not affect the secondary monitor

Relevant log output

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Source: TranslucentTB/TranslucentTB