If restarting Windows Explorer via Task Manager doesn’t help, sign off or restart the PC.
There are several ways to get back control of the bottom bar with these solutions:
Restart Windows Explorer.
To do this,open Task Managerto theProcessestab, then right-clickWindows Explorer(in theWindows processesgroup) and chooseRestart.
turn off the News and Interests feed.
Some users have reported that doing so fixes the Windows 10 taskbar.
This step is only relevant if you’ve got the option to go for the taskbar.
sign off and then back in.
This is a very simple step that can give Windows a chance to reload the taskbar.
Shut down Windows 10and then turn it back on.
Restarting is another simple way to reset the taskbar.
We understand that restarting can be annoying.
Re-register some Windows components.
Copy the command exactly as it’s seen here, and then right-click in PowerShell to copy it.
PressEnterto execute the command.
trigger the DISM command.
If you haven’t already, be sure you’ve tried the above solutions first.
turn on the User Manager service.
When you findUser Managerin the list of services, double-click it and then pressStartif it’s not already running.
Also, change theStartup typetoAutomatic.
Disable recently opened items.
Select a restore point closest to before your issues began for best results.
Create a new user accountand then sign into it.
If the taskbar works, transfer your files to the new account and delete the old one.
Reinstalling the operating system is the best way to fix software issues for good.
If you want the latest version of Windows, we recommendperforming a clean install.
Replace the hard drive.
Run through all the above steps once more before committing to reinstalling the hard drive.
This is a big step that you might need professional help with.
FAQ
You cantemporarily turn off the taskbar for Windows 10(a.k.a.
hide it) by adjusting the Taskbar prefs.
