Windows 10: Programs won't open from Task Bar

Discus and support Programs won't open from Task Bar in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I'm using an HP desktop, i7, 360GHz, 10MB mem, 1TB hdd, win 10.I I chose the wrong forum, please move and let me knowThis morning when I tried to open... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Khone_727, Jun 13, 2021.

  1. Khone_727 Win User

    Programs won't open from Task Bar


    I'm using an HP desktop, i7, 360GHz, 10MB mem, 1TB hdd, win 10.I I chose the wrong forum, please move and let me knowThis morning when I tried to open several internet links from the task bar I get the following warning:It seems to apply only to those associated with Edge. I did a search and what came up was possibly 3rd party virus software making the change. I do not have any 3rd party virus software. I restarted my computer and no change.What is causing this and how do I fix it?Thank you

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    Khone_727, Jun 13, 2021
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  2. dav46220 Win User

    Programs run minimized on task bar

    First it was chrome then a week or so later Excel started doing it. The program open and they show on the task bar if you move the curser over them you can see that the program is open but you can not enlarge the small window the controls for enlarge and
    minimize do not show only an x to close. I do not know of any software changes unless there was an update for something.

    I tried the steps you outlined and they had no effect.

    Thanks for the help, any other suggestions? I am lost without my excel!
     
    dav46220, Jun 13, 2021
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  3. Windows 10 won´t start any program as Administrator

    Hello. I´m having this issue since installed one of the latest Windows 10 system updates.

    When I try to open any program that requires Administrator confirmation (that screen with the Yes/No question), this dialog won´t appear anymore. The screen background stays darkened and nothing happens.

    1. Using Windows 10 Home (x64)
    2. My microsoft user account is properly checked
    3. I´m the administrator of the PC
    4. Already tried do create another administrator user account - same problem, no success
    5. Cannot start any program/service that requires administrator authorization (not even regedit)
    Please help!
     
    Fabiano Lehmkuhl, Jun 13, 2021
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  4. Programs won't open from Task Bar

    Cannot modify Task Bar settings

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue persists.

    • Right click on the Task Bar.
    • Uncheck the option " Lock the Taskbar."

    Hope this helps.
     
    Arvind Ram, Jun 13, 2021
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