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The Windows 11 taskbar fails to function even after performing a complete system reset.

The Windows 11 taskbar fails to function even after performing a complete system reset.

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DinglyDongg
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12-23-2023, 10:46 PM
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A month back the taskbar on my computer failed to function correctly. Within minutes I lost access to pinned apps, start, search, widgets, notifications and similar features. It was frustrating but I managed short-term fixes using ctrl+alt+del, opening Task Manager, restarting Explorer.exe. However, the issue returned quickly, leaving the taskbar unresponsive or only usable for brief moments. I can still operate the keyboard to launch Task Manager, CMD or PowerShell, but attempts with commands like scf/scannow, DISM Check, Scan and Restore Health, Re-register Taskbar, removing recent updates or setting up a new account didn’t resolve it. I opted for a clean Windows 11 Home 23H2 installation via a bootable USB and a fresh Microsoft account, yet the problem remains. Recent updates include KB4023057, KB5033055, KB2267602 (versions 1.401.869.0, 4.18.23100.2009, 1.401.779.0), KB5007651 (1.0.2306.10002) and others. I can still interact with previously opened Firefox or games, indicating the problem isn’t related to mouse input. System specs show a Ryzen 5 7600, RX 6750, 1TB NVMe storage, G.SKILL Trident Z5 32GB, and CL36 motherboard. Please assist!
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12-23-2023, 10:46 PM #1

A month back the taskbar on my computer failed to function correctly. Within minutes I lost access to pinned apps, start, search, widgets, notifications and similar features. It was frustrating but I managed short-term fixes using ctrl+alt+del, opening Task Manager, restarting Explorer.exe. However, the issue returned quickly, leaving the taskbar unresponsive or only usable for brief moments. I can still operate the keyboard to launch Task Manager, CMD or PowerShell, but attempts with commands like scf/scannow, DISM Check, Scan and Restore Health, Re-register Taskbar, removing recent updates or setting up a new account didn’t resolve it. I opted for a clean Windows 11 Home 23H2 installation via a bootable USB and a fresh Microsoft account, yet the problem remains. Recent updates include KB4023057, KB5033055, KB2267602 (versions 1.401.869.0, 4.18.23100.2009, 1.401.779.0), KB5007651 (1.0.2306.10002) and others. I can still interact with previously opened Firefox or games, indicating the problem isn’t related to mouse input. System specs show a Ryzen 5 7600, RX 6750, 1TB NVMe storage, G.SKILL Trident Z5 32GB, and CL36 motherboard. Please assist!

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12-31-2023, 11:27 AM
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You've already completed several troubleshooting steps. Perhaps it's time to explore Linux? ... ... I came across a link with more tips here: https://www.minitool.com/news/windows-11...rking.html Good luck!
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12-31-2023, 11:27 AM #2

You've already completed several troubleshooting steps. Perhaps it's time to explore Linux? ... ... I came across a link with more tips here: https://www.minitool.com/news/windows-11...rking.html Good luck!

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