How to fix a bug in your Windows taskbar?

Most of the bugs in taskbar Windows can be resolved by restarting the’Windows explorer since Task Manager.

A bar that freezes is often caused by a process explorer.exe planted, sometimes after a update or an incomplete system restart.

Here is the step-by-step guide, along with what to try if the problem persists.

This video shows you, step by step, how to fix a problem with your taskbar Windows :

What's the most practical way to fix a taskbar bug?

The quickest solution is to restart the’Windows explorer via the Task Manager. This fix resolves most cases where the taskbar freezes or stops responding.

Here are the steps to follow to open Task Manager and resolve this issue:

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Delete, or right-click on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, then open the Task Manager.
2. In theProcess tab, scroll through the list until you find the line Windows explorer.

3. Select the line, then click To restart. You can also right-click on the task and select To restart directly.

The screen will flash briefly—this is normal. If you find yourself facing a black screen If that happens, don't panic—the taskbar will reload, and the problem should go away.

Restart your PC

If the bug persists, Restart your PC. It's trivial, but often enough, especially after a Windows Update which hasn't finished installing properly yet.

A simple restart resets all the system services clean up and start over on a sound footing.

Repairs corrupted system files

A taskbar that stops responding is sometimes caused by corrupted system files, or even a virus which may have corrupted system components. The command sfc /scannow checks and repairs these files automatically. Here's how:

1. Press Win + X, then select Terminal (administrator) Where PowerShell (Administrator).
2. Tape sfc /scannow and confirm with Entrance.
3. Let the scan run its course: it may take several minutes.
4. Once you're done, Restart your computer to apply the corrections.

You can also open the’Administrator command prompt via Windows + R, by typing cmd, then run the same command sfc /scannow.

Reinstall system applications using PowerShell

If the taskbar remains frozen despite following the previous steps, reinstalling the system applications may resolve the issue. Open PowerShell as an administrator, then type the following command and confirm by pressing Entrance :

Get-AppxPackage | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppxManifest.xml"}

This command reinstalls the packages Windows without affecting your personal files. Then restart your PC to make sure the taskbar is working again.

Disables quick startup

the quick start of Windows may cause recurring display issues on the taskbar. Disabling it often resolves these persistent problems, and it doesn't affect your RAM nor on overall performance. Here are the steps:

1. Open the Control Panel, then go to Equipment and Audio and Power Options.
2. Click on Choose the power button action on the left.
3. Click on Modify parameters currently unavailable.
4. Uncheck the box Enable Quick Start, then save.
5. Restart your PC to verify that the problem has been resolved.

If none of these solutions work, let us know by comments, we'll get back to you.