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Candace Doles 0 Reputation points
2026-05-05T15:32:39.8966667+00:00

How do I restore the home button on the task bar. I have went under different windows but none of them help me to get the home button back on the task bar on my windows 11

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Start Menu
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  1. DaveM121 876.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-05T16:09:06.99+00:00

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    When you indicate the Home button is missing from the Taskbar, is that the button on your taskbar that opens the Start Menu, if not please provide some more details.

    2

    Do you have any 3rd party utility installed to change the theme or to customize the Taskbar or start menu in Windows 11?

    3

    Press the Windows Key or Alt Key on your keyboard, does that open the Start Menu?

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  2. Q&A Assist
    2026-05-05T15:32:48.2433333+00:00
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    In Windows 11, the “home” button is the Start button on the taskbar. If it is missing or turned off, it can be restored from Taskbar settings.

    Use these steps:

    1. Right-click an empty area on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
    2. In Taskbar items, make sure Start is turned On. The Start button will appear again on the taskbar.
    3. If the taskbar itself is hidden or minimized (for example on a 2‑in‑1 device in tablet mode), swipe up from the bottom of the screen or move the mouse to the bottom edge to reveal it.

    If the taskbar is centered and the Start button is not where expected, note that Windows 11 centers taskbar icons by default. This can be changed under Taskbar behaviors if needed, but the Start button will still be on the taskbar when Start is enabled.


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