Windows 10: Multiple Components of Taskbar Not Loading

I cannot get multiple components of the Windows taskbar to load, including the Start Menu, Clock, and Action Center. I can get the Overflow Area from the System Tray to open up. Also, not sure if this is related, but also when I type in the python command in CMD, I get the message "The system cannot execute the specified program."


I've run the sfc /scannow command, and I've run my antimalware app, 360 Safeguard; but nothing doing.

I checked Event Viewer, and I was able to pull this log for when I tried to open up the Start Menu:

<Event xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/win/2004/08/events/event"><System><Provider Name="Application Error" /> <EventID Qualifiers="0">1000</EventID> <Level>2</Level> <Task>100</Task> <Keywords>0x80000000000000</Keywords> <TimeCreated SystemTime="2020-07-29T00:20:44.605665300Z" /> <EventRecordID>54044</EventRecordID> <Channel>Application</Channel> <Computer>Chris</Computer> <Security /> </System><EventData><Data>SearchUI.exe</Data> <Data>10.0.18362.752</Data> <Data>5e7049d9</Data> <Data>KERNELBASE.dll</Data> <Data>10.0.18362.959</Data> <Data>7b90c1b5</Data> <Data>00000004</Data> <Data>000000000003a799</Data> <Data>2454</Data> <Data>01d6653e1976b834</Data> <Data>C:\WINDOWS\SystemApps\Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_cw5n1h2txyewy\SearchUI.exe</Data> <Data>C:\WINDOWS\System32\KERNELBASE.dll</Data> <Data>e6fcff2c-ce86-4928-a40f-af91ae2d1b3a</Data> <Data>Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_1.13.0.18362_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy</Data> <Data>CortanaUI</Data> </EventData></Event>

Anyone have any idea?


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Taskbar Issue with Multiple Monitors

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and will assist you.

Please share the information below:

• Are you using a Local Account or a Microsoft Account?
• What is the make and model of your PC?

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

• Right click on the Taskbar and select Properties.
• Check if the option for Lock the Taskbar and Auto-hide the taskbar
  are ticked.
• If they are ticked then uncheck the option for Auto-hide the taskbar.

Also, suggest you to update the Display driver by following the steps below:

• Press Windows key + X, select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapters.
• Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to update.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

Problem with a combine taskbar icons.

Hello,

In Windows 10, you can personalize the settings of your taskbar. If there are multiple applications opened, same applications will be combined under one taskbar button. If you want to change this setting, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below:

• Press the Start button.
• Click on the Settings app.
• Select Personalization.
• At the left side of your window, click on Taskbar.
• Under Combine taskbar buttons, choose Never.

Kindly update us with the results and if you have further queries, feel free to post back.

 

Auto-hide taskbar on second monitor only.

Hello,

Please let us know which build are you currently in?

If you are in build number: 14342, I suggest you to follow the steps below to
hide taskbar on second monitor and check if it helps:

• 
  Right click on the Taskbar and Go to
  settings.
  
• 
  Click on the taskbar option.
  
• 
  Under Multiple displays you can turn off the option for
  Show taskbar on all displays.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.