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Windows 11 Taskbar Icons Missing: How to Get Them Back
We also included some tips on Taskbar and Start Menu customization
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Windows 11 brings various changes; the Taskbar is one element that was changed the most. However, new issues come with new features, and this element is no exception.
Many users reported missing Windows 11 Taskbar icons, while others claim their Taskbar is broken on Windows 11. This can be a significant problem since you won’t be able to access certain features with your mouse, and you’ll have to rely on workarounds.
Why are my icons not showing on my Taskbar Windows 11?
There are a few reasons why icons may be missing on your Taskbar; among these include:
Luckily, a couple of solutions can fix this error, so we encourage you to follow our instructions closely and go through all the steps mentioned below.
How can I fix missing Taskbar icons on Windows 11?
Before delving into our recommended solutions, you should start a simple PC reboot. This is especially helpful if Windows 11 taskbar icons are missing after sleep.
1. Restart Windows Explorer
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Press theCtrl+Shift+Esckeys at the same time on your keyboard.
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The Task Manager window will open.
3.In the list of processes, locateWindows Explorer.
4.Right-click it so that a drop-down menu opens.
5.ChooseRestartfrom the menu.
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This should restart the Windows Explorer and the issue with the Taskbar should be resolved.
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Check if the taskbar icons are showing now.
A temporary fix to the icons not showing on taskbar issue is to restart the File Explorer service via Task Manager.
Remember that this is just a workaround, so the issue might reappear.
2. Try using just a single monitor
Users say this is a useful workaround if Windows 11 Taskbar icons are missing on a second monitor.
3. Install the latest build
If you’re experiencing issues with the Settings app, we suggest checking our guide on how tofix Settings app crashes in Windows 11.
If the Windows 11 Taskbar icons are missing, the issue is most likely caused by bugs in the current build, so be sure to update to the newest version as soon as you can.
If the update isn’t available yet, you might be able to fix this issue by restarting the File Explorer or disconnecting additional displays.
Before you leave, find out if there are any ways tohide the battery icon in Windows 11, something that was relatively simpler on the previous iteration.
Are you having any Taskbar issues on Windows 11? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
