Windows 10: Settings taskbar button not working

I was changing my settings and minimize it for a second to do something else. When i clicked on the icon from the taskbar, nothing happened. I can't hover over the icon and try to open it from the preview because that didn't work either. How do i keep this from happening again and what can i do to fix this?

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Taskbar not working


Hello, there are so many threads on this topic, which can readily be found using the white search box at the top.

Here are a few I've found for you. I suggest you work through these, and if no success, please list everything you've tried and post back. Good luck!

Solved Start Button and taskbar not working - Page 4 - Windows 10 Forums
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Taskbar buttons not working

Hi,

To resolve your concern regarding the Start button, follow the steps below:

• Go to This PC.
  
• Click on Local Disk (C.
• Select Windows.
• Click on System32.
• Right click on cmd, and then Run as administrator.
• On the Command Prompt box, type sfc/ scannow, and then press
  Enter.

7. Check the result that you will get.

If the result is Found corrupt files and repair successfully, test your Windows and Search button again.

If the result is Found corrupt files but unable to repair, follow the steps below:

• Open Command Prompt as an Administrator.
• At the flashing prompt, type dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth then press Enter.
• Once it says Operation successful, try your Windows and Search button again.

If the result is No integrity violation, follow the steps below:

• Open Command Prompt as an Administrator.
• Type powershell, and then press Enter.
• Wait until you see PS C:\windows\system32>, at the flashing prompt type this command
  Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} then press Enter.
• If you see any error in red, ignore it.
• Once done, try your Windows and Search button.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Taskbar - to restore to default settings

Hi,

To change the settings for the icons on your taskbar, follow the steps below:

• Right click on your taskbar.
• Select on Settings.
• On the pop-up window, look for the Combine taskbar buttons option.
• Click on the drop-down arrow and choose Always, hide labels.
• Once done, you can now close the settings window.

These steps should help you with your issue.

Get back to us if you need further assistance.