Windows 10: Blank icon in taskbar after uninstalling an app

Discus and support Blank icon in taskbar after uninstalling an app in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] Hey, This blank icon appeared after i uninstalled spotify because it was acting up. The uninstallation process took a while, it seemed... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/aleksas1275, Aug 5, 2020.

  1. Blank icon in taskbar after uninstalling an app


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    Hey,

    This blank icon appeared after i uninstalled spotify because it was acting up. The uninstallation process took a while, it seemed that it didn't want to uninstall so i restarted my laptop to see if it would help, and it did, the app is gone (i reinstalled spotify after) howerver, it left behind a blank icon. Pinning and opening it doesn't do anything.

    Is there any way to get rid of this?

    https://preview.redd.it/yfsfpxw7b6f...bp&s=990ffea61142c9f6dd538317cdb41d99331ef084

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    :)
     
    /u/aleksas1275, Aug 5, 2020
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  2. mrgeek Win User

    Icons Blank/Missing After Windows Update


    I noticed this too but not on any Office or Store Apps. This worked for me, for the few that were affected with a blank page icon- go to Program Files, locate the exe for, say, VLC, and right click send shortcut to desktop. That will display correct icon. Drag shortcut to All Apps list or pin to taskbar and click replace, if prompted. The rebuild icon tutorial suggested may help with the Store or Office apps. Good Luck
     
    mrgeek, Aug 5, 2020
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  3. KilliK Win User
    Native Windows Apps have blank icons in taskbar.

    Hello.

    I upgraded my Windows 10 Pro 64bit to the Fall Creators update.
    Everything is working fine after the update except the native modern apps whi
    When I open them, their icons are missing from the taskbar and also from their thumbnails.
    If I search for the apps through Cortana, the apps appear without their icons as well.

    This is only happening with the native modern apps like Store, PC Settings and Edge.
    Third party apps like Flipboard dont have this problem, their icon is shown everywhere.
    To clarify, the problematic apps do work normally, it's their icon that is only missing.



    Here are some screenshots to see the problem for yourselves:

    Blank icon in taskbar after uninstalling an app [​IMG]



    Blank icon in taskbar after uninstalling an app [​IMG]



    I used google and discovered that this is a common problem which appears after the Fall Creators upgrade. I followed several solutions but with no success. (sfc, dism, powershell,etc).
    I am asking here in case someone has any other suggestion on how to fix this. Clean install is not an option.

    in any case, thanks for taking your time to read this.
     
    KilliK, Aug 5, 2020
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  4. Blank icon in taskbar after uninstalling an app

    Blank icons in taskbar on Windows 2016

    Hello,

    For us to better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

    • Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:
    • Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
    • Click OK.
    • Confirm the said application you're using so we could fully understand the cause of the issue.
    • Were there any recent changes made prior to this issue?

    Meanwhile, we suggest restarting the Explorer.exe on the Task Manager. This may help resolve the issue with blank icons on the Taskbar. Refer to the steps below:

    1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del, then select Task Manager.

    2. On the Task Manager window, click on More Details at the bottom left if it doesn't shows the
    Processes tab.

    3. Scroll down the list of the Windows processes and locate Windows Explorer and right-click on it and select
    Restart.

    Note: The desktop icons and the Taskbar will refresh and will be gone for a moment after this process. It should reappear automatically.

    We look forward to your response.

    Regards.
     
    Melchizedek Qui, Aug 5, 2020
    #4
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