Windows 10: Latest update killed my task bar

I just update my windows 10. After update, my task bar would not work. I cannot use Windows + I or Windows +R.


The window icon would not bring start up. The search bar does not work.


I had to use File Manager > Computer properties > Restore backup.


I am now afraid to do to update. I don't want to reformat my machine. What would I do?

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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.

 

Task bar defective....

Hi Bill,

The issue that you are experiencing can be due to corrupted or missing system files. We would like to know if you performed any changes prior to the issue? Have you tried checking for available updates for Windows? If not, we suggest updating your Windows
to the latest version as it usually provides fixes for recent issues that you encounter. Kindly click this article for steps on how to update Windows:
Update Windows 10.

Furthermore, if the issue persists after updating, we suggest following the steps below to fix the issue. The steps below will help identify missing or corrupted files and re-register the system/task bar settings.

• Press Ctrl + Shift+ Esc keys on your keyboard to open Task Manager
• Click File tab and choose Run New Task. If File tab is not visible, choose
  More details and it should show up.
• Put a check mark on the box beside “Create this task with administrative privileges”,
  then type cmd and click OK.
  
  
  
  
• On the Command Prompt window, type the following command, wait for each steps to finish before proceeding to the next command:
  • dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
    then, click Enter.
  • sfc /scannow then, click Enter
    
  • powershell then, click Enter.
  • Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}
    click Enter.

Restart the computer afterwards and check if it resolve the issue.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.

 

Task Bar Icons Windows 10

Hi John,

Thank you for your response.

We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused.

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

If the icon is hidden from the task bar, you can enable it by using the following steps. The icon might be hidden. Here's how to show the battery icon:

• Right-click an empty area on the taskbar, and then click
  Properties.
• Under Notification area, click
  Customize.
• In Notification Area Icons, click on Select
  which icons appear on Taskbar.
• On in the drop-down list next to
  Power, and then click OK.

If the issue still persists you can try Updating the latest Power management driver software for Windows 10 from the manufacturer website.

Please let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.