Windows 10: I am missing a lot of features from my taskbar randomly such as searchbar and volume /...

I was playing a game then it weirdly tabbed out and then I noticed my search bar and other buttons were gone.

This is all that was left after the thing happened.



I've tried searching up solutions but none worked for me.This is what I get when I right-click on the taskbar:



Here are all my settings:









I'm not sure if I might've like pressed a hotkey on accident or something that made them disappear or what happened but I need them back.

:)

 

Volume icon missing from Taskbar

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that the volume icon is missing in Action center. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

• Open Settings and choose system.
• Click on Notifications and Actions.
• Click on Select which icons appear in Taskbar.
• Turn on Volume.

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.

 

Sound icon missing from taskbar

Hi,

Provide us with the below information to help you better.

Which build is currently running on your computer?



As an initial step I would suggest you to install all the pending updates and restart your computer, check if it fixes the issue.



Make sure Volume button display is enabled in taskbar.

• Open settings window
• Click on personalization, on left pane select task bar.
• On right pane click on 'select what icons appear on the taskbar'.
• Toggle volume icon to make volume icon appear on task bar.

Get back to us with the status of the issue for further assistance.

 

Taskbar volume control gone after Windows 10 update

Hi Daniel,

Have you tried checking if the Volume icon on the Notifications & actions settings is turned on?

Here's how:

• Click on Start, then select Settings.
• Go to Notifications & actions.
• Click on Turn system icons on or off.
• Check if the Volume is On.

You can also check Jesinta Rozario's answer on this
link. Some users found her answer helpful. We suggest that you also try to follow the steps she provided and let us know how it goes.

Regards.