Many users reported that Windows 11 Taskbar icons are missing, while others claim that their Taskbar is broken on Windows 11. This can be a major problem since you won’t be able to access certain features with your mouse, and you’ll have to rely on workarounds.

Why are my icons not showing on my Taskbar Windows 11?

There are a few reasons why icons may be missing on your Taskbar; among these include:

Windows Explorer issues – If, for some reason, there is a problem with Windows Explorer, this could make your icons disappear. Account settings – This could be the case for users logged into a different account. In this situation, you would get your icons working once you log into your regular account. You may also have to create a new user account. Malware – In some situations, you may have been compromised and exposed to malware. That is why we recommend the best antivirus.

Luckily, a couple of solutions can fix this error, so we encourage you to follow our instructions closely and go through all the steps mentioned below.

How can I fix missing Taskbar icons on Windows 11?

Before delving into our recommended solutions, you should start a simple PC reboot. This is especially helpful if Windows 11 taskbar icons are missing after sleep.

1. Restart Windows Explorer

  1. Press the  Ctrl+ Shift+ Esc keys at the same time on your keyboard.

  2. The Task Manager window will open.

  3. In the list of processes, locate Windows Explorer.

  4. Right-click it so that a drop-down menu opens.

  5. Choose Restart from the menu.

  6. This should restart the Windows Explorer and the issue with the Taskbar should be resolved.

  7. Check if the taskbar icons are showing now.

A temporary fix to the icons not showing on taskbar issue is to restart the File Explorer service via Task Manager.

Remember that this is just a workaround, so the issue might reappear.

2. Try using just a single monitor

According to users, this is a useful workaround if Windows 11 Taskbar icons are missing on a second monitor.

3. Install the latest build

If you’re experiencing issues with the Settings app, we suggest checking our guide on how to fix Settings app crashes in Windows 11. If the Windows 11 Taskbar icons are missing, the issue is most likely caused by bugs in the current build, so be sure to update to the newest version as soon as you can. In case the update isn’t available yet, you might be able to fix this issue by restarting the File Explorer or by disconnecting additional displays. Are you having any Taskbar issues on Windows 11? Let us know in the comments section below.

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