Windows 10: Windows 11 clipboard & taskbar issues

I often have issues where my windows 11 clipboard stops working until a reboot and my taskbar freezes up/stops working on 2nd dual screen/becomes slow to respond until i reset explorer or sometimes only a reboot will cure. The issues have become nearly unbearable as of late, requiring a reboot every 2-3 days. i try an clear the clipboard, but most often it doesn't help ... only a reboot helps.Any idea on solutions?

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Windows 11 taskbar icons not working

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I appreciate your interest in Windows 11. I understand that Taskbar icons are not working after upgrading to Windows 11. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



However, please let us know:

1. What happens when you click on an icon on the Taskbar?
   
2. Do you receive any error message/code?
   
3. Does this issue occur with all the icons?
   

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to try re-registering the taskbar and see if that works. Kindly follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows + X keys together and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin)
   
2. Now type in the following command and hit Enter: Get-AppXPackage -User ([System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent().Name) *ShellExperienceHost* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
   
3. Restart the PC once the command is complete.
   

If the issue persists, you can try creating a new user account and then see if you are able to access the icons on the Taskbar.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

How to increase size of clipboard window in Windows 11

Greg,

Thanks again for the suggestions. I only want to change the size of the Clipboard Manager window. Guess I'll search for another Clipboard app to use. The old Clipboard in Windows 10 worked just fine, so of course Microsoft changes it for Windows 11.

I'll send feedback but I won't be holding my breath.

DJ

 

Not understanding the Clipboard in Windows 11

Hi. I started using the new Clipboard on Windows 11 & found it to be very frustrating!!! I clearly understand how to use the Clipboard. Maybe I’m alone, but what I don’t understand is why can’t the Clipboard stay open while you are pasting multiple items & even repeatedly pasting several times in a document, etc. Having to open (Win + V) every time I need to paste an item? I think is constantly repeating steps that are unnecessary. Why couldn’t Microsoft have the Clipboard stay open & let you manually close it when you are finished using it? When I use the Clipboard in Word or Excel it stays open, but OneNote doesn’t have that option. I’m just ranting here expecting no solutions. I never believe in giving Microsoft any feedback because frankly, I believe it’s just a waste of my time. In the past I wasn’t one to question or bad-mouth Microsoft; I always thought that Microsoft had its reasons. However, lately, I’m finding myself starting to understand why many folks are so anti-Microsoft. Does anyone understand my point above regarding Windows Clipboard? Please tell me if I’m making any sense here.

Any advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!