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JerryParker
Iron Contributor
Sep 09, 2026

Taskbar disappeared on Windows 11 – restarting Explorer didn't help

I booted up my PC today and my taskbar is just... gone. Completely missing. I've already tried restarting Windows Explorer through Task Manager, but that didn't bring it back.

Not sure what else to try. Has anyone else run into this or know how to fix it? I'm stuck without the taskbar and can't really get anything done.

 

Application Management
device management

3 Replies

  • ElliottRobinson's avatar
    ElliottRobinson
    Copper Contributor
    Sep 09, 2026

    Try tapping the Windows key. It toggles the taskbar on and off depending on your configuration.

  • KapilArya's avatar
    KapilArya
    MVP
    Sep 09, 2026

    Try to re-register Taskbar and related elements. Run this command in admin Windows PowerShell:

    Get-appxpackage -all *shellexperience* -packagetype bundle |% {add-appxpackage -register -disabledevelopmentmode ($_.installlocation + "\appxmetadata\appxbundlemanifest.xml")}