Windows 10: Windows 11 PC - Taskbar and Settings are gone?

Windows 11 [Version 10.0.22000.1]I turned on my computer yesterday to find my taskbar completely empty and blank, only the right-side arrow dropdown which is unusable. No icons, time, etc.The Win key on my keyboard does not work on its own and doesn't pull up the search menu.Also, when I tried opening Settings through Win+R, File Explorer, or any other way I get an error saying "File System Error -2018375670".I've had this issue since yesterday and my computer is practically unusable.. Any help is appreciated as I've been trying to fix this for a while now.

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Why did the startup window get cleared?

I didn't missed any step, the list was gone and gone , even after using lot of programs the programs were not listed in that list.

 

internet explorer 11 taskbar not grouping and invisible IE HELP!

Hi john,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

I suggest you to reset Explorer.exe and check if it helps. You may follow the steps below.

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    Right click on the taskbar and select task manager.
    
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    In the process Right click on windows explorer and end the task
    
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    Restart the task by clicking on the file and select new task
    
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    Type Explorer.exe and press enter.
    

If issue still persists, I suggest you to reset Internet Explorer and verify the result.

Change or reset Internet Explorer settings

Disclaimer: Please note that resetting Internet Explorer Settings will reset all user-defined settings including those set by installed extensions, toolbars and other add-ons to IE Defaults. This includes all Security,
Privacy and Zone settings. Also this will clear browsing history, delete all temporary Internet Files, cookies, form data and especially all stored passwords.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Taskbar - to restore to default settings

Hi,

To change the settings for the icons on your taskbar, follow the steps below:

• Right click on your taskbar.
• Select on Settings.
• On the pop-up window, look for the Combine taskbar buttons option.
• Click on the drop-down arrow and choose Always, hide labels.
• Once done, you can now close the settings window.

These steps should help you with your issue.

Get back to us if you need further assistance.