Windows 10: Updates to Windows 11 affect the Taskbar

The last 2 updates to Windows 11 KB5052093 and KB5053598 disabled my Search window and prevented me from opening the Calendar from the Taskbar. In each case, uninstalling the update restored functionality, but I'm concerned that I may be missing an important update. I'm running 24H2 on a desktop. Have not tried my laptop yet.

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Windows 11 Taskbar Item Context Menu Icon Missing

I am trying to find a way to fix broken icons in the right-click context menu of various items in the Windows 11 taskbar.





Affected items are:

• Windows Terminal
  
• Notepad
  
• Microsoft To Do (icon has sporadically come and gone)
  

Troubleshooting steps taken so far:

• unpin/repin affected app
  
• uninstall/reinstall affected app
  
• `sfc /scannow`
  
• `dism /online /clenaup-image /restorehealth`
  
• repair upgrade
  
• deleted files in `%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations\*`
  
• deleted files in `%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\*`
  
• deleted reg key `HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Taskband`
  

 

WINDOWS 11 - Doesn't show my calendar on TaskBar

Dear Community Member,

I understand that you've been facing an issue with the calendar not displaying when you click on the time in the taskbar on Windows 11. This can indeed be frustrating, especially if you rely on the calendar for your work. Let's try a few troubleshooting steps to see if we can resolve this issue:

1. Restart the Windows Explorer process:
   
   • Right-click on the taskbar and select "Task Manager" from the context menu.
     
   • In the "Processes" tab, locate "Windows Explorer" and right-click on it.
     
   • Choose "Restart" from the menu.
     
   • Wait for the taskbar and desktop to refresh, then check if the calendar now appears when you click on the time.
     
2. Check the taskbar settings:
   
   • Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar and select "Taskbar settings."
     
   • In the settings window, scroll down to the "Notification area" section and click on "Turn system icons on or off."
     
   • Ensure that the "Calendar" option is set to "On."
     
   • If it was already enabled, toggle it off and on again, then check if the calendar appears.
     
3. Update Windows 11:
   
   • Make sure you have the latest updates installed for Windows 11.
     
   • Go to "Settings" by pressing Win + I on your keyboard.
     
   • Click on "Windows Update" and select "Check for updates."
     
   • If updates are available, download and install them.
     
   • After the update process is complete, restart your computer and see if the calendar is now visible.
     
4. Create a new user account:
   
   • Sometimes, issues can be specific to a user account. Creating a new account can help determine if the problem is account-related.
     
   • Go to "Settings" and click on "Accounts."
     
   • Select "Family & other users" from the left sidebar.
     
   • Under "Other users," click on "Add account."
     
   • Follow the prompts to create a new user account.
     
   • Log in to the new account and check if the calendar works correctly.
     

I hope one of these suggestions helps you resolve the calendar display issue on your Windows 11 system. Let us know if you have any further questions or if there's anything else we can assist you with.

 

Taskbar Issue with Multiple Monitors

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and will assist you.

Please share the information below:

• Are you using a Local Account or a Microsoft Account?
• What is the make and model of your PC?

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

• Right click on the Taskbar and select Properties.
• Check if the option for Lock the Taskbar and Auto-hide the taskbar
  are ticked.
• If they are ticked then uncheck the option for Auto-hide the taskbar.

Also, suggest you to update the Display driver by following the steps below:

• Press Windows key + X, select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapters.
• Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to update.

Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to
write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.