Windows 10: Windows 10 Latest Update Messed Up My Taskbar

After updating my OS, my Administrator account's taskbar renders weirdly (see above). What might be causing this, and how can I fix it?

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Latest Windows 10 update - problems

Hello,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.

From the description I understand that, after installing the latest update you lost the access to the taskbar.

In Windows 10, your device is always kept up to date with the latest features and fixes. Updates and drivers are installed automatically, with no need to select which updates are needed or not needed.
In rare cases, a specific driver or update might temporarily cause issues with your device.

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

• In search type Taskbar and select
  customize the taskbar.
• Now check if auto-hide task bar is tick marked.
• If yes, uncheck the check box, click on Apply
  and OK.

Once you get your taskbar back, follow the below steps to pin applications to taskbar.

• Go to the applications which you want to pin to taskbar.
• Right click on it and select pin to taskbar.

Example: Right click on Chrome from desktop icon and select pin to taskbar.

Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Microsoft to make Windows 10 updates mandatory

Well, at the moment at least, you can choose to defer upgrades. Under Settings > Windows Updates > Advanced options you need to check the box labeled "Defer upgrades". What does that do? Good question. The answer I've found might illuminate it to a degree.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/defer-upgrades-in-windows-10

I hear this only applies to Pro and Enterprise editions. But I can't verify that.

 

Win 10 taskbar not working after latest windows update

Hi Greg,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being a part of Windows 10.

I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you, I realize this may be frustrating with unable to access the Start menu, Taskbar after installing the update.

We appreciate the effort and time spent in resolving the issue.

Do let us know the latest update installed on your computer?

Follow these steps to see which Windows updates are installed on your computer.

• 
  Open Windows Update by clicking the
  Start button.
  
• 
  In the search box, type Update, and then, in the list of results, click
  Windows Update.
  
• 
  In the left pane, click View update history.
  

Reply to the post with the required information to assist you better with this issue.