Windows 10: Problems with Taskbar after latest windows update KB5044273

Hi.We have 35+ win 10 devices that updated to latest version KB5044273 and are experiencing trouble with the taskbar.Taskbar suddenly disappears from the screen and is no longer visible. Users need to go into display settings and change scale from 100% to 150% and then it becomes visible again for a few hours, before it disappears again. We have tried sfc scan/ DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth, but the problem occurs again. Over 35 devices has this issue and we need help with this asap.

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Latest Windows 10 update - problems

Hello,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.

From the description I understand that, after installing the latest update you lost the access to the taskbar.

In Windows 10, your device is always kept up to date with the latest features and fixes. Updates and drivers are installed automatically, with no need to select which updates are needed or not needed.
In rare cases, a specific driver or update might temporarily cause issues with your device.

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

• In search type Taskbar and select
  customize the taskbar.
• Now check if auto-hide task bar is tick marked.
• If yes, uncheck the check box, click on Apply
  and OK.

Once you get your taskbar back, follow the below steps to pin applications to taskbar.

• Go to the applications which you want to pin to taskbar.
• Right click on it and select pin to taskbar.

Example: Right click on Chrome from desktop icon and select pin to taskbar.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank 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.

 

Win 10 taskbar not working after latest windows update

Hi Greg,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I realize this may be frustrating with unable to access the Start menu, Taskbar after installing the update.

We appreciate the effort and time spent in resolving the issue.

Do let us know the latest update installed on your computer?

Follow these steps to see which Windows updates are installed on your computer.

• 
  Open Windows Update by clicking the
  Start button.
  
• 
  In the search box, type Update, and then, in the list of results, click
  Windows Update.
  
• 
  In the left pane, click View update history.
  

Reply to the post with the required information to assist you better with this issue.