topic Re: Program information overlay not disappearing in Sky Go

Program information overlay not disappearing

tommyh12345 — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:48:03 GMT

I'm trying to watch skygo on my samsung galaxy book5 360. Whenever i watch a program the overlay showing program and volume is displayed. I cant click on anything on it, Volume etc, and the overlay never disappears.

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

Lisa-P1987 — Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:12:42 GMT

Hi there, I’ve escalated your post to our Community Messaging team who will invite you to a private chat shortly and help you with this.

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Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

arthur64 — Sun, 13 Apr 2025 09:25:01 GMT

Did you get this sorted, as I have excatly the same issue since getting a new desktop PC runninmg Windows 11.

Overlay stuck

Mikebbuk — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:32:13 GMT

So I used to use the Sky Go app flawlessly on my previous PCs/Laptops with older Windows. Even Windows 11 was fine until last month. The current laptop I use it on I've owned for over a year, with no hardware changes and it seemed to have just randomly started to do this out of the blue as there was no update installed.

Unfortunately if that was the case, I can't install an older version as it wants to update

The overlay simply doesn't fade away, like my mouse cursor is moving.

Also recently I've struggled to watch anything due to it sticking on a buffer screen, which is intermittent so it sometimes works and sometimes doesnt.

It's quite annoying since my mother pays for the privilege of the app and all channels so I can watch TV in my bedroom.

As mentioned it used to work fine, no problems, albeit always slow.

Could anyone assist with this, maybe something in Windows I can adjust to make it work, I've already tried changing the very few settings in the Sky app, which helped a little for less frequent struggles. Which was to turn off the "connect to sky Q box" option, since we don't have one!

Thanks in advance

Re: Overlay stuck

Mikebbuk — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 01:37:38 GMT

Attached is what it looks like, image doesn't do it justice as in person it's very noticeable.

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

Samraj — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:57:46 GMT

Hey, @tommyh12345 + @Mikebbuk + @arthur64 👋🏽

If you're still experiencing this issue, would you be able to answer the below questions for me?

Which version of the Sky Go app are you using?

What are the make, model, and OS version of your device(s)?

Have you connected any external devices?

What steps have you taken to resolve the issue?

Can you describe the steps that lead to the issue?

Thanks 🙂

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

arthur64 — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:16:55 GMT

@Samraj

Sky Go version - 25.2.1 - 25.2.1

Asus desktop PC - Windows 11 version 24H2 OS Build 26100.3725

Yes, I have a Panasonic 32" TV coinnected via HDMI cable from the PC

I have uninstalled and reinstalled numerous times/run as admin/turned off windows defender.

None of these steps worked.

This is a brand new PC out of the box and Sky Go was one of the 1st things i installed and it has failed to load correctly and still get the overlay (as pictured above), and unresponsive buttons. Previously used Sky Go without issue on Win10 device.

Thius needs sorting out as many users are suffering.

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

Samraj — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:17:46 GMT

Hey, @arthur64!

Thanks for providing that info 🙏🏽

When you experience the overlay, are you watching live or on demand content?

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

arthur64 — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:31:44 GMT

@Samraj

Hi, yeah i get overlay issues in all scenarios, it's not just the overlay the action buttons do not respond for minimise, maximise, sound control etc

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

thatbloke83 — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:04:44 GMT

@Samraj I have been experiencing this for _months_ myself across 2 different PCs.

it's extremely frustrating!

Both PCs were on windows 11 with all latest updates present.

Which version of the Sky Go app are you using? - the latest as downloaded from the website right now. (beta or production, it doesn't matter. This has persisted across many versions)

What are the make, model, and OS version of your device(s)? - Windows 11, AMD 9800X3D CPU, AMD 9070XT GPU, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD. Monitor connected via displayport (but that shouldn't matter)

Have you connected any external devices? - Just my usual mouse/keyboard/controller/headset

What steps have you taken to resolve the issue? - _many_ reinstalls, both manual and automatic. No effect.

Can you describe the steps that lead to the issue? - just run the app and attempt to watch live Sky coverage. Typically I'll be tuning in to F1 or Darts but the content doesn't actually matter

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

thatbloke83 — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:05:46 GMT

Another symptom is that the picture quality does not increase from the initial pixellated level either

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

Samraj — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:09:54 GMT

Hey, everyone 👋🏽

I've now raised this issue with the relevant team to investigate.

For now, I'll mark this reply (and any future replies with an update) as the answer to this topic.

If anyone else is experiencing the same issue, please reply to this topic with the information requested in my earlier reply.

Thanks 👍🏽

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

Smithy120912 — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:43:43 GMT

Having the same issue, works fine when the SkyGo App is only minimized but as soon as you go full screen or maximise then the overlay keeps appearing. Doesn't seem to affect my Macbook or old Windows 10 machine but clearly a Windows 11 issue.

Which version of the Sky Go app are you using? Version 25.2.1

What are the make, model, and OS version of your device(s)? Dell Vostro 3520 12th Gen Intel i5-1235U

Have you connected any external devices? No, just the TV

What steps have you taken to resolve the issue? Unistalled and reinstalled and played around with display settings but doesn't fix.

Can you describe the steps that lead to the issue? As soon as you try to maximise or full screen the Sky Go app, the overlay appears and won't leave the screen or exapnd to fit the new dimensions so just blocks the view.

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

nick+hi — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 15:51:19 GMT

Have the same issue.

windows 11 HP elitebook

skygo 25.2.1.0

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

Samraj — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:52:00 GMT

Hey, everyone 👋🏽

Thanks for your patience while the support team continue investigating this issue.

To continue the investigation, it'd be helpful if you answered these questions:

Is the Sky Go app working as expected and the controls disappear when the app is not in full screen?
Do you have any apps that prevent the mouse cursor from going inactive (e.g. Wiggle) installed?

If you're not experiencing the issue anymore, it's worth sharing with everyone how you overcome it!

Thanks 👍🏽

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

arthur64 — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:23:43 GMT

Is the Sky Go app working as expected and the controls disappear when the app is not in full screen?

Works as expected check for updates and opens on home screen fine, problems start when attempting to view something, doesnt matter if minimized or maximised window. Sometimes if the screen is maximised the overly stays on screen but in minimised format (so like a smaller screen within a larger screen a see my picture posted earlier in thread)

Do you have any apps that prevent the mouse cursor from going inactive (e.g. Wiggle) installed?

No, not that I am aware of as stated its a brand new windows 11 pc and Sky Go was one of the first apps i installed and I had problems from start.

I have has partial success by going to task manager and find Sky Go under apps and then look at Sky Go sub menu items and closing down one of the running processes 'sometimes' makes things better but never know which process to shut down.

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

tommyh12345 — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:06:51 GMT

Hi. Same problem experienced in full screen or small size. Don't have any other apps installed. Is a brand new computer

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

arthur64 — Tue, 13 May 2025 13:15:28 GMT

@Samrajthis issue has been discussed in another thread and resolved by enabling Hyper V services in Windows features. However, Hyper V services are only installed on Windows 11 PRO versions it is not available in the HOME version. There is a workaround to install but it is not recommended. Can this resolution be fed to tech dept as may assist in finding a solution to the overlay issue. Thanks

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

arthur64 — Tue, 13 May 2025 15:53:19 GMT

I have now resolved this issue (yay). I have installed a programme called 'Oracle Virtual Box' on my win 11 Home pc and Sky Go works as it should. I came by this as it is an alternative to Hyper V (mentioned as a solution in another thread) which is available on Win 11 pc's but my home edition doesnt have that installed only PRO has it. Anyway download Oracle Virtual Box and it will work, has for me anyway.

Disclaimer - this worked 100% for me but install at your own risk obviously.

Re: Program information overlay not disappearing

thatbloke83 — Thu, 15 May 2025 18:22:23 GMT

No idea why having some virtualization tech available should matter here but having enabled this feature in Windows my sky go install has both started up way faster and the overlay appears to be working correctly for now