Windows 10: Desktop/taskbar not loading, windows shortcuts not working

Discus and support Desktop/taskbar not loading, windows shortcuts not working in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; One of the computers in my office has been playing up. It was not opening the start menu or launching programs from the task bar. I reset the computer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by JoshuaDixion, Jan 22, 2019.

  1. JOSHUADIXION
    JoshuaDixion Win User

    Desktop/taskbar not loading, windows shortcuts not working


    One of the computers in my office has been playing up. It was not opening the start menu or launching programs from the task bar.

    I reset the computer yesterday, and it seemed to work fine. Today, it doesn't even want to load the desktop on startup.


    Run SFC and it came back fine.

    Run DISM as well

    Still not resolved the problem

    I'm running out of ideas on how to fix this. I can't open any of the usual if it's not letting me open: task manager, run, ctrlAltDel, windows power user shortcuts, etc

    :)
     
    JoshuaDixion, Jan 22, 2019
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  2. BOBERICKSON1
    boberickson1 Win User

    desktop and taskbar shortcuts not working

    Desktop and taskbar shortcuts not working.
     
    boberickson1, Jan 22, 2019
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  3. AMYLOVE LOY
    Amylove Loy Win User
    Pin Windows 10 Maps to taskbar or create a desktop shortcut for it

    Hi JM,

    In pinning an app in taskbar and creating a desktop shortcut, follow the steps below.

    A. How to pin apps to taskbar in Windows 10.

    • Type Maps in Cortana Search.
    • Right-click on it and choose Pin to Taskbar.



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    B. How to create desktop shortcut in Windows 10.

    • Right-click an open area on the Desktop.
    • Hover your mouse on New and click Shortcut.
    • Click Browse.
    • Click the program or file you want to create a shortcut.
    • Choose Open and hit Next. You have the option to change the name for the shortcut.
    • Click Finish button if it appears at the bottom of the dialog box.
    • Click Next button if it appears at the bottom of the dialog box.
    • Click the icon you want to use for the shortcut, and then click Finish.

    If you have further questions, feel free to reply to this post.
     
    Amylove Loy, Jan 22, 2019
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  4. JAY JAP
    Jay Jap Win User

    Desktop/taskbar not loading, windows shortcuts not working

    Taskbar screen saver shortcut

    Hello Ozzie,

    Normally, it will only allow you to create a shortcut on your desktop but not in your Taskbar. To assist you with your concern, you can follow these steps to circumvent it:

    • Send the screensaver shortcut on your desktop.
    • Right-click on the screensaver shortcut and click-on properties.
    • Paste the following information in the Target option under Shortcut C:\Windows\explorer.exe "C:\Windows\System32\scrnsave.scr"
    • Hit Apply.
    • Hit OK.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Jay Jap, Jan 22, 2019
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