Windows 10: Happens when I click an app on the task bar

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  1. /u/TutePM Win User

    Happens when I click an app on the task bar

    /u/TutePM, Feb 28, 2021
    #1

  2. 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, Feb 28, 2021
    #2
  3. What's happened to my windows bar?

    Hi,

    Thank you for responding.

    As you are still facing issues with Start screen, apps and Task bar after an update, we will help you to resolve this issue.


    I suggest you to try the below troubleshooting steps and check:


    • Press CTRL+Shift+ESC, to open the
      Task manager
      .

    • Click File > Run New Task.

    • Make sure you have a check mark beside “Create this task with administrative privileges

    • Type Powershell.

    • Type the following in the Powershell prompt:

      $manifest = (Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsStore).InstallLocation + '\AppxManifest.xml'; Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register $manifest


    • Close the Powershell window.

    • Reboot/Restart the computer.


    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Feb 28, 2021
    #3
  4. Happens when I click an app on the task bar

    Windows 10 self installing apps I have uninstalled!

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps:

    Step 1: I suggest you to end the task in task manager.


    • Go to task bar

    • Right click on task bar

    • Select task manager

    • Click on apps and end the task.
    Step 2: Go to appwiz.cpl and locate to the apps, right click on apps and uninstall apps.

    If the issue persists I suggest you to create new user account and check if it helps.

    Step 3: You may check the same issue with the new user account.

    Try these steps to create a new user account and check if it fixes the issue. Refer to the steps below to create a new User Account:


    • Go to Settings.

    • Choose Accounts
      and then select Other User Accounts towards the left.

    • Select Add an Account.

    • Enter a user name and hit Next.

    • Click on Finish.

    • Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

    • Check if issue persists.
    Please let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Divya Murugan, Feb 28, 2021
    #4
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