What to do if Taskbar is not showing in Windows 11

  1. Restart your Windows PC
  2. Restart Taskbar Services
    • Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys on your keyboard to launch the task manager menu.
    • Here, click on more details and then select the processes tab.
    • Under processes, scroll down till you find the Windows File Explorer option.
    • Now, select the Windows Explorer option and hit the restart button in the bottom left corner of the active screen.
  3. Repair System Files
    • Press the Windows + R key together to bring up the Run dailog box. Here type cmd and hit enter. (We are using the Run menu instead of using the search menu since the taskbar is currently not working).
    • After the CMD window is launched, enter the following commands in a sequence one by one.
      • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
      • Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
      • sfc /scannow
    • After executing the above commands, close the CMD window and restart your PC. Now, the Windows 11 taskbar menu should start working again.
  4. Restart System Services
    • Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys on your keyboard to launch the task manager menu.
    • Here, click on more details and navigate to the Details tab.
    • Now, end task for the following services
      • (ShellExperienceHost.exe
      • SearchIndexer.exe
      • SearchHost.exe
      • RuntimeBroker.exe
    • Once done, restart your PC, and the taskbar should start working.
  5. Run Windows Security Check
    • Use the Windows + I keyboard shortcut to launch the settings menu on Windows 11.
    • Here, navigate to the Privacy and Security Tab from the left pane.
    • Select the Windows Security Option.
    • Now, choose the Virus and Threat option. Once done, hit the quick scan option.
    • The tool will scan your PC and check for any viruses. After the scan is completed, the taskbar menu issue should get resolved.

However considering you have already purchased Restoro and would like us to assist you in doing that utilizing a remote session, please contact our support and they will be happy to help you.

Email: support@restoro.com

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