Windows 10 Taskbar Broken

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.

This might be due to the corruption of system files.

Please answer the below questions to understand the situation better.

Are you facing any issues with Xbox App or other apps?

Please follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: System File Checker

System File Checker is a utility in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

To perform SFC Scan, refer to the below link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929833

Note: Steps mentioned for Windows 8/8.1, will work fine with Windows 10.

Method 2: DISM

If the problem continues, use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool to fix Windows Update corruption errors.

Follow the steps to Run DISM Commands:

1) Press Windows + x on your keyboard.

2) Select Command prompt (Admin) to open Administrator Command Prompt.

3) In the Administrator: Command Prompt window, type the following commands. Press the Enter key after each command:

     dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /scanhealth
     dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

Reply us if you have further queries we will be glad to assist you.

Hi,

My taskbar is having the same issues as described above. I upgraded to Windows 10 from 8.1 in August. My laptop is an Acer Aspire E5-571-52GR. Since I upgraded the start menu and cortana both haven't left-clickable after about an hour after each time I turn on. However, now the problem is more severe and the time does not appear and programs do not appear in the taskbar either.

Please can you resolve this issue? I cannot believe so many people have had this same problem and there is no clear fix. I am approximately 2 days away from buying a Mac and never touching Windows again.

I have followed your above advice and all the advice on the following pages but with no success:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_desktop/fix-windows-10-taskbar-not-working-fix-build-10074/6b13e8b6-b30b-4e80-aa7c-a4a3939195ea

http://www.tenforums.com/general-discussion/12321-taskbar-start-button-not-working.html

http://forums.windowscentral.com/ask-question/370981-why-isnt-my-start-menu-taskbar-working-windows-10-a.html

Hi Jack,

Thanks for sharing your concern on Microsoft Community.

We appreciate you for trying the troubleshooting steps.

As the issues still persists, I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the Windows store is available.

Refer to the below link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/getstarted-set-up-accounts

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.