After installing the Windows 11 KB5034765 and Windows 10 KB5034763 updates released in February 2024, several users have encountered issues with their taskbar.
In the Feedback hub users reported similar issues which include missing icons for critical functions such as Windows Security, Sound, and Network, as well as the inability to load pinned applications. Some users have also reported delays in loading the taskbar and difficulties entering the PIN on the login screen.
In case, you landed on this blog post, then you may be facing one of the issues reported above.
Fix: Taskbar Disappears After Installing Windows 11/10 February 2024 Update
While Microsoft is actively investigating these reports, users have attempted various troubleshooting steps to address the taskbar disappearance issue. Here are some strategies users can try:
Restart Explorer: Restarting the Explorer process can sometimes help refresh the taskbar and resolve issues related to its functionality.
Uninstall Problematic Update (Temporary Solution): Some users on Reddit have found that uninstalling the Windows 11 KB5034765 update temporarily resolves the issue. However, this may not be a long-term solution as the update contains important bug fixes and security patches.
So after uninstalling the updates, reboot your computer and try to reinstall the update as for most of the users this fixed the issue.
Create New User Account: Creating a new user account and logging in with it may help some users resolve the taskbar disappearance problem. This approach effectively creates a fresh user profile, which can sometimes bypass issues associated with the existing profile.
In cases where troubleshooting steps fail to resolve the problem, users may need to consider uninstalling the problematic update temporarily and pausing updates until a permanent solution is available.
