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SilasDonovan
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Jun 05, 2025

Windows 10 Taskbar Not Loading

I've just recently had an issue with my Windows 10 PC where the Taskbar does not load and was wondering if anyone can advise how to resolve this. When I startup the PC it logs in fine, the taskbar...
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vihargadhesariya
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Jun 06, 2025
  1. Ctrl+Shift+Esc → Processes → select “Windows Explorer” → Restart
  2. If still frozen, Ctrl+Shift+Esc → File → Run new task → type cmd → check “Create this task with administrative privileges” → OK
  3. In cmd: sfc /scannow → wait until complete
  4. In cmd: DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth → wait until complete
  5. Reboot PC
  6. If issue persists, Shift+Restart → Troubleshoot → Advanced options → Startup Settings → Restart → press 4 (Enable Safe Mode)
  7. In Safe Mode, repeat step 1; if taskbar loads, create a new user: Settings → Accounts → Family & other users → Add someone else to this PC → follow prompts → reboot → log into new user
  8. If taskbar still fails in Safe Mode, Settings → Update & Security → Recovery → Reset this PC → choose “Keep my files”

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