Windows 10: Windows 10 Start, Taskbar and other functions are not working

The window start button on the keyboard and on the taskbar are both not working, therefore I am unable to view all of my laptop's apps. Also, all taskbar buttons are not working, including Cortana, search, wifi, notification centre, battery, windows ink workspace, language, time and date, task view and audio. The only taskbar functions that are working are the google and windows file buttons. The audio is also not working in the sense that there is no output of sound come from the laptop's speakers and also any wired headphones/earphones connected to it. Although, I can control the sound volum

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Auto-Hide the taskbar function not working


Since this morning Windows 10 "Auto-Hide the taskbar" function is not working despite proper settings.




Any suggestion?

Ps.

Found a solution at the following:
Fix: Taskbar Auto-Hide Feature Not Working On Windows 10

"Try restarting File Explorer or Windows Explorer" option worked for me

Fingers crossed... and sorry for the post, I google all morning for a solution and couldn't find it.

 

Taskbar not working


Hello, there are so many threads on this topic, which can readily be found using the white search box at the top.

Here are a few I've found for you. I suggest you work through these, and if no success, please list everything you've tried and post back. Good luck!

Solved Start Button and taskbar not working - Page 4 - Windows 10 Forums
Taskbar/Start button not working! - Page 15 - Windows 10 Forums
Start button right clicking on taskbar icons suddenly does not work - Windows 10 Forums

 

Most Taskbar functions including Start are not working properly

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand that you are facing issues with Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

The issue could occur if there is some system files is corrupt or there is change in system settings.

To assist you better, please provide us the below information:

• Are you getting any error message when you click on Start Menu?
• When you say that "The start button and all the buttons on the right corner", are you facing issues similar issues while tapping on Windows Key in the keyboard?
• Have you install any third party security software on the computer?

I suggest you to refer to the suggestion provided in the below Microsoft Help Article and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/get-help-windows-start-menu

Also I recommend you to refer the below steps and check if it helps.

1. Click on Search bar.

2. Then type "Start settings" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

3. Turn on Show recently opened items in the jump list on Start or the taskbar.

Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better.

Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.