Windows 10: Non functioning task bar

I followed online advice to go into Task manager processes and press end task for Windows explorer. I was following a path to Press the Windows key + R and then type in " explorer.exe " and click enter. After the first step of ending the task no window appeared to permit me to complete the operation. Please what do I do now?

Gordon

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Windows 10 task bar completely non functional

Original title: Windows 10

I have found windows 10 to be difficult with the task bar completely non functional not even displaying my tabs or Microsoft explorer, its become increasingly difficult to do anything since without a functioning task bar I cannot delete windows 10 or at
least troubleshoot. I don't know what to do to fix this.

 

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.

 

Jump lists on Task Bar not fully functional

Hi Stephenson,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, please provide few details.

• 
  Do you receive any error, while trying to add icon on the Jump List in the task bar?
  
• 
  Do you receive any error, while trying to install arrange icon in the task bar?
  

As per your query, I like to inform you that; you can arrange the icon in the task bar.

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

1) Open an Administrator CMD window (Type
CMD in the Search bar or Press Windows Logo Key + X. Click on
Command Prompt admin).

If you can’t find a way, use these steps:

• 
  Press CTRL + Shift + ESC to open Task Manager.
  
• 
  Click File > Run New Task.
  
• 
  Make sure you have a check mark beside "Create this task with administrative privileges".
  
• 
  Type CMD.
  

2) Type the following commands at the CMD prompt:

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannnow

3) If both the above commands are completed and show no remaining issues, run the PowerShell command and copy and paste the following:

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}


4) Check to be sure this command ran, showed a blue progress indicator and then returns to the prompt. If you see a red error, please try again. The command may have been typed or pasted incorrectly, or there may be a larger problem with Windows 10.

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.