Windows 10: My taskbar is not functioning properly.

My taskbar has a weird problem where it doesn't show any of the apps you are using or anything you have pinned to the taskbar. Everything else works, but in that space it's just blank.

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System Icons on taskbar

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:

• 
  Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
  
• 
  Type system icons.
  
• 
  Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.
  

Hope it helps.

 

Most Taskbar functions including Start are not working properly

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are facing issues with Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

The issue could occur if there is some system files is corrupt or there is change in system settings.

To assist you better, please provide us the below information:

• Are you getting any error message when you click on Start Menu?
• When you say that "The start button and all the buttons on the right corner", are you facing issues similar issues while tapping on Windows Key in the keyboard?
• Have you install any third party security software on the computer?

I suggest you to refer to the suggestion provided in the below Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/get-help-windows-start-menu

Also I recommend you to refer the below steps and check if it helps.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Then type "Start settings" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

3. Turn on Show recently opened items in the jump list on Start or the taskbar.

Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better.

Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.

 

how to effectively hide or disable the taskbar?

Hi,



Did you try the “Auto-hide the taskbar” option from Taskbar properties?



If you have not tried it, I would suggest you to follow these steps and auto-hide the taskbar:

• Right click on Taskbar.
• Click on Properties
• Check the box Auto-hide the taskbar.
• Click on OK.

Hope this information helps.