Title bar missing on start screen apps

Question

Original Title: top bar on apps, disappears and can't get it back

when in a app the top bar(  minimize & close on it) is there when I open the app then disappears but when

I go to the top with the curser it does not reappear & I have to use the key bored to close the app

had a look in pc settings & every thing is switched on, I am using a h.p. laptop.

Answer 1

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community Forum.

Please be assured that we would do our best to assist you.

This issue could be due to system files or apps corrupt or third party conflict.

Please answer the following questions so that we can help you.

1. Do you recall any changes prior to the issue?
2. Have you installed all pending Windows updates and updated all the device drivers?
3. Is the issue specific to a particular app or all apps?

Follow the methods below and check if it helps:

Method 1: Run Modern app troubleshooter

The Modern app troubleshooter can automatically identify and fix some problems with apps and the Store.

You can download it here:

**http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/2/4/F24D0C03-4181-4E5B-A23B-5C3A6B5974E3/apps.diagcab**

Method 2: Clean boot

Putting your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue. You need to follow the steps from the article mentioned below to perform a Clean Boot.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows ****http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135/en-us

Note: After clean boot troubleshooting steps, refer to the section "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" in the provided link to return your computer to Normal startup mode.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Answer 2

Hi David,

The title bar on all apps is by design and cannot be removed.

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Answer 3

We appreciate your efforts taken and for your time to post the updated steps that were helpful in fixing the query.

Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

Answer 4

Any idea what caused it? I'd love to get rid of that title bar!

Answer 5

hi Giridhar J , thanks for that the  Modern app troubleshooter worked a treat thanks again.