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Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this issue:
- Update Windows: Ensure your system has all the latest updates installed. Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates.
- Restart Windows Explorer:
• Right-click on the Start icon and select Task Manager.
• Locate the Windows Explorer process.
• Right-click on it and choose Restart.
- Edit the DefaultLayouts File:
• Press Windows key + R, type %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Shell, and press Enter.
• Look for the DefaultLayouts.xml file and edit it to remove any unwanted pinned apps.
- Perform a Clean Boot:
• This helps to eliminate software conflicts. Follow the steps in this Microsoft guide to perform a clean boot.
- Reset Taskbar Settings:
• Right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
• Customize your taskbar settings and see if the issue persists.
If these steps don't resolve the issue, it might be worth checking for any third-party software that could be causing the problem.
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