Windows 10: Start button not responsive, taskbar does not respond, explorer is duplicated and stuck

Discus and support Start button not responsive, taskbar does not respond, explorer is duplicated and stuck in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Windows 11 pro 24h2 on a new laptop Dell Vostro 5640-KV7V0, domain without Microsoft account:The taskbar is freezing almost every day. The start button... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by INVA Building Materials, Jul 4, 2025 at 4:32 AM.

  1. Start button not responsive, taskbar does not respond, explorer is duplicated and stuck


    Windows 11 pro 24h2 on a new laptop Dell Vostro 5640-KV7V0, domain without Microsoft account:The taskbar is freezing almost every day. The start button on the taskbar cannot be opened, advanced functions do not respond through the left mouse, icons and right mouse is ok only for menu task manager and setting taskbar. Explorer is in the task manager several times, after its restart the mouse does not respond and its movement makes sounds until I restart all explorers, which is difficult without a mouse, then everything works for a while - a day or two. Reinstalling drivers, sfc /scannow did n

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    INVA Building Materials, Jul 4, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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  2. Dyan Rey Win User

    Taskbar Duplicate Issue When Hovering

    Hello,

    One of the possible reasons why you're having duplicate icons in Taskbar is due to corruption in Windows components or due to application conflicts.
    As an initial troubleshooting step, we suggest that you place the computer in
    safe mode and check if the issue persists. Simply follow the steps on this
    link.

    Looking forward to your response.
     
  3. Ralph Sta Win User
    File explorer icon from taskbar dissappears while working on it

    Hi,

    To assist you with your concern, we suggest you pin the File Explorer from the Start Menu by following these steps:

    • Click the Start Menu.
    • Right-click File Explorer.
    • Choose Pin to taskbar.

    If you need further assistance, feel free to reply to this post.
     
  4. Xylee Del Win User

    Start button not responsive, taskbar does not respond, explorer is duplicated and stuck

    Windows 10 Taskbar icons missing/ not responding!

    Hello Pasindu,

    Windows 10 may have encountered a system file corruption that caused this taskbar issue. For us to assist you with this, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes to your computer prior to this issue?
    • What is the current build and version of your Windows 10? To check, type in
      winver on the search bar and press Enter.

    Meanwhile, we suggest that restart the Windows Explorer.exe to refresh your taskbar functionality by following the steps below:

    • Open Task Manager
      by right clicking the taskbar.
    • Click More details at the bottom to expand the Task Manager window.
    • Under the Processes tab, look for Windows Explorer.
    • After selecting the Windows Explorer, click the Restart
      button at the bottom.
    • It may take a few seconds and things like your taskbar and Start menu may disappear momentarily, but when it restarts, things should behave better and you can exit Task Manager.

    We'll be waiting for your reply.
     
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