Windows 10: Windows 11: After logging in from the lock screen, the taskbar is missing

I'm encountering an issue on my Windows 11 Pro OS Build 22621.2715 where the taskbar goes missing after I lock my screen Windows + L and log back in. To resolve it, I have to restart explorer.exe. Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

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Windows 10 Taskbar sometimes on top of full-screen applications

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to change the Screen Resolution and check if this helps. Follow the steps below to do the same:

• Press ‘Windows ’ key on the keyboard.
• In the search box, type Settings
  
• SelectSystem > Display > Advanced display settings.
• Under Resolution, select a new value. We suggest you stick with the resolution marked
  "(Recommended)”.

Also try locking and then unlocking the Taskbar and check if this helps. Follow the steps below:

• Right-click an empty space on the taskbar.
• If Lock the Taskbar has a check mark next to it, the taskbar is locked.
  
• If it does not have a check mark, click Lock the Taskbar.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Lock the Taskbar in Windows 11

My Taskbar buttons change position too easily as I move across the Touchpad and keyboard. I want to lock them so they stay in the same order. I would also like to change the height of the Taskbar as it takes up too much of my screen. I checked on this site and there are a couple of answers that suggest this is not possible in Windows 11. If that's the case, how is Win 11 an improvement on Windows 10.

 

Windows Spotlight on the lock screen

Hi,

There are multiple causes on why you're encountering this issue. To further troubleshoot the issue, we suggest that you disable and re-enable Spotlight. Simply follow the steps below:

• Right-click on the desktop and open Personalize.
• Open Lock Screen tab.
• Under Background, switch from Windows Spotlight to a Picture or the Slideshow.
• Click OK and close the Window.
• Now Log off and log in.
• Navigate to Lock screen and enable Windows Spotlight again.

Let us know how it works.