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If you're having trouble with your taskbar on Windows Server domain computers, here are some tips to help fix it:
- First, make sure that both your Windows Server and client computers are up to date with the latest Windows updates. This can often fix compatibility issues or bugs that might be causing problems with the taskbar.
- If that doesn't work, try restarting Windows Explorer. This can refresh the taskbar and potentially resolve any issues. Just press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager, find the "Windows Explorer" process, right-click on it, and choose "Restart."
- Certain software or applications installed on your client computers can conflict with the taskbar and cause it to freeze or hang. So try disabling or uninstalling any recently installed software to see if that resolves the issue.
- It's also a good idea to perform a thorough scan for malware on your client computers. Malware infections can sometimes interfere with system processes and cause issues with the taskbar. Use reputable antivirus or antimalware software to scan and remove any detected threats.
- Resetting the taskbar settings to their default configuration can also help resolve issues. Just right-click on an empty area of the taskbar, go to "Taskbar settings" or "Properties," and look for an option to reset the taskbar settings. Follow the prompts to reset the taskbar.
- If your Windows Server is configured with Group Policy settings that affect the taskbar, make sure there are no conflicting or restrictive policies applied. Review the Group Policy settings related to the taskbar and make any necessary adjustments to resolve the issue.
- Finally, you can try running a System File Checker (SFC) scan to check for and repair corrupted system files. Just open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the command "sfc /scannow" to initiate the scan. Allow the scan to complete and follow any instructions provided.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.