Windows 10: Task bar loads very slowly since last week

Hi,I have been using this PC for some years now, and the startup sequence has always been pretty fast, 5 seconds at most. But since some time last week, the task bar not takes a solid 2 minutes to load. I have tried disabling all startup programs and it didn't make a difference. In fact those programs won't start loading untill the taskbar has loaded.This does not happen only at startup, but if I restart the Windows Explorer process, it is also slow. Interestingly, if I just power off the computer, next time it loads fast again, but only the first time.There is not a notable increase in CUP, m

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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.

 

File explorer slow with loading thumnails and files

Step by step guide:
1. Hold Win+r to open run
2. Type msconfig and hit ok or enter
3. Click Services
4. Navigate to Windows search (you can sort the list in descending alphabetical order)
5. Uncheck tickbox
6. Click apply then ok
7. Select to restart now

Hope this works for you.

 

Thumbnails load slowly in Explorer

Hi, have you done any research on this? A general search for
thumbnails load slowly
suggests e.g.
How to Speed Up a Windows Folder that Loads Very Slowly

But there are so many factors: how large a file is each image: where are the files located: what is the speed of access to that location: what else is the PC doing at the same time..... (check your task manager).

Another angle:
When Windows 10 thumbnails seem to be missing or slow to load, try this | PCWorld

Please also feel free to search the forum.

Note: forum rules prohibit thread bumping... thanks.