Windows 10: "windows 10" every update causes my taskbar to shrink after restart

Hello,

For the last couple of years, every update that requires a restart causes my taskbar to shrink from 2 high to single high, whether it's locked on not. Running 7 Virtual Desktops to cut down on the taskbar clutter... usually only 1 or 2 apps over 4 Desktops, but have 12+ notification icons which take up a lot of the taskbar in single high.


Just auto-updated 2/11/2021:

2021-02 Cumulatives KB4601319 & KB4601050

Windows Malicious Software Removal KB890830

Everything else drivers and application software is up to date.


I've looked through the web multiple times over the years, but there doesn't seem to be anything new.

It only happens after an update restart. Shutdown at night and restart in the morning - everything fine.

Yes, it's only once a month or so that I HAVE to resize my taskbar, but after years it's beyond irritating. The last couple of updates also caused my power setting to 'reset' to Microsoft defaults, but not this update, thankfully.


Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Kurt

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Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused. I will surely assist you with this.

I would suggest you to change the desktop themes and check if you are able to see the transparent taskbar.

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stop and start Explorer.exe

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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:

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

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We'll be waiting for your reply.