Hi,
Sorry, are you having trouble hiding the taskbar and it doesn't appear when you open something, or are you trying to move the taskbar?
Thank you
Task Bar APPS
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Brttane Murray
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How do i get the task bar to work? My settings tab and start menu is not pulling up.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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Ivan B 112.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-01-26T19:25:45.53+00:00 -
Brttane Murray 0 Reputation points
2026-01-26T20:31:41.4466667+00:00 I’m having an issue pulling up the settings app and start menu
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Ivan B 112.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-01-26T21:27:22.26+00:00 Hi,
If you're trying to open a minimized application in the taskbar and start menu,
Open the command prompt (admin) and run the commands:
sfc /scannowanddism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth. Wait for the process to finish and restart the computer.Thanks
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2026-01-26T18:21:19.4+00:00 If your taskbar is not functioning properly and the Settings tab and Start menu are not opening, you can try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Restart Windows Explorer: Press
Ctrl + Shift + Escto open Task Manager. Find "Windows Explorer" in the list, right-click it, and select "Restart". This can refresh the taskbar and resolve minor issues. - Check for Updates: Make sure your Windows 11 is up to date. Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for any available updates.
- Run System File Checker: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command
sfc /scannow. This will scan for and attempt to repair any corrupted system files. - Create a New User Account: Sometimes, user profiles can become corrupted. Creating a new user account can help determine if the issue is profile-specific.
- Reset Taskbar Settings: If you have customized your taskbar, resetting it to default settings may help. You can do this through the Settings app under Personalization > Taskbar.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to consider performing a repair installation of Windows 11 or seeking further technical support.
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AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information. - Restart Windows Explorer: Press