Windows 11 taskbar problems

Question

Since the last Windows 11 update my taskbar has been unusable. It seems that if freezes and I am not able to access any of the icons. I have to double click the task bar then it disappears to only reappear seconds later and working for a few minutes before the taskbar freezes again. I assume i will need to reseat the computer back before the last update but hopefully there is a fix out there as I can't believe I am the only person having this issue.

Answer 1

Hello,

See if this fix helps you:

https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-taskbar-not-working-in-windows-11

Let us know if this helps!

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Answer 2

Hello Thomas Samuelson

I’m sorry to hear that you’re experiencing issues with the taskbar after the Windows 11 update. While this problem might not be uncommon, there are a few troubleshooting steps you can try before considering rolling back the update. Here’s what you can do:

1.Restart Windows Explorer: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager. Locate “Windows Explorer” in the processes list, right-click on it and select “Restart”.

2.Check for Updates: Microsoft regularly releases updates to fix bugs. Go to Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates. Install any available updates and restart your computer.

3.Use PowerShell: Type “PowerShell” into the search bar, right click on it, and run it as an administrator. Then, paste this command and press Enter:

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “

(_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}

This command will re-register the taskbar.

4.Create a new user account: Go to Settings > Accounts > Family & other users > Add someone else to this PC. Follow the prompts to create a new account. Once created, switch to the new account and see if the issue persists.

5.Use System File Checker tool: Open Command Prompt as an administrator. Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter. This will scan for corrupted system files and attempt to fix them.

6.Update your graphics drivers: Outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can sometimes cause issues with the taskbar.

Best Regards,

Hania Lian

Answer 3

If possible open the Command prompt or Windows Terminal as administrator and then type the following command:

sfc /scannow

Press enter and let it runs and see if that solve the problem.

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