Task Bar Not Working In Windows 10
Is your Windows 10 taskbar not working? Ever since the new Windows OS launched, people keep on getting different issues with Windows 10 taskbar. Even though Microsoft has released a timely update, those who don’t update their systems may still have the issue.
The Volume icon in my task bar does not work. I keep getting referred to already answered questions for 'Volume icon missing from taskbar'My icon is NOT MISSING, it just doesn't do anything.
It was working perfectly well before today, now it is just an icon! Normally, I click on the icon, and a volume bar appears, where I can set the volume to suit the task I am working on. Skype calls,I have the highedt setting as HP laptop sound is. Games with background music (facebook Candy crush saga etc) I have the sound turned down.To recap, before someone tells me how to restore the icon:- The Icon is not missing, it is on the taskbar but does not work.Eventually I suppose, Windows 10 will drive people insane with it's constant gliches.
I have 'system restored' more since this horrible platform was introduced than with every platform since 1990.Post moved by the moderator to the appropriate forum category. Hi Richard,Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.1. What exactly happens when you try changing volume using the volume icon?2.
Since when are you facing this issue?3. Have you recently done any changes on the computer?4. Do you have speakers or headphones connected to the computer?This issue might be causing because of corrupted system drivers or settings. I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue.First u se the DISM tool and System File Checker for repairing any missing or corrupted system files:1. Typecmd, and then press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER to open elevated command prompt (I.e. Command prompt with admin rights).3.
If theUser Account Control dialog box appears, confirm that the action it displays is what you want, and then clickContinue.4. Type or copy paste the below command lines into it:DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /ScanhealthDISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealthsfc /scannowTo close the Administrator: Command prompt window, type Exit, and then press Enter. Reboot your system to see if problem still occurs.Do check for available pending Windows Updatesout there. Go to Start Button/Settings/Update & Security/ Windows Update and check for any available updates. If any try to install them, reboot your PC and see if the problem still persist.Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows.
We are glad to assist you.Thank you. As I said in my post, the Icon DOES NOTHING.
It doesn't work.NOTHING happens when I click it, NOTHING.This issue happened a couple of days ago (why does that have any bearing?)I have done no changes on the computer.I do NOT have speakers or headphones connected to the computer.Basically it's just another rubbish Windows 10 problem. I NEVER get it on my win 7 machine.Sorry, but your 'fix' is so convoluted I think I'll give it a miss. I'm just an ordinary joe, who wants his computer to work, without the constant farting about to fix stuff that should not need to be fixed.Last time, the Icon disappeared and I had to do a system restore to get it back. Obviously the wonderful windows 10 update screwed things up that time.I am totally sick of doing system restores, to repair stuff that Microsoft have broken.My next step is to throw the machine in the junk, and go buy myself an Apple machine. Hi Richard,I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced.Kindly give a try with the above mentioned steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue.If this doesn't work, I suggest you to create a new user account and check if this works.Here are the steps:.Go to Settings.Choose Accounts and then selectFamily and other users.Select add someone else on this PC.Enter a user name and hit next.Click on Finish.Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.Hope this helps. Please do let us know if you need any further assistance.Thank You. I have almost the same problem.The icon stops working after about a day, it seemed to me, after another out of sleep mode.If you hover the cursor over the icon, the message appears with the volume level, but you press no response.I also created a shortcut to the process SndVol - it works.It did not help:DISM.exe / Online / Cleanup-image / ScanhealthDISM.exe / Online / Cleanup-image / Restorehealthsfc / scannowI created a second user in the system, and when the problem occurred again, went under it.Working.
But when I came back, it did not work.It helps to restart, but as I wrote above, for hours or days, and then all over again.The system is installed about a month ago. Yep, a real pain. Personally, I have no intention of system restoring, rebooting nor the wild convoluted 'fixes' suggested. The Win 10 platform has caused this and many other problems. It is a badly designed half baked system and it is up to Microsoft tosort it out, not their customers.If I put my car in for a service and it comes back with the lights not working, I don't expect to have to fix them myself!!For now, I use the - + volume buttons at the top of the keyboard, wich when pressed, show a volume slide bar at the left screen.One thing for sure, when I finally run out of patience with Windows 10, it will be a cold day in. before I buy another Microsoft product.Just thought I'd add.the word blanked out (.) is the home of Satan. Why it is blanked out escapes me.
It's used in the New Testament of the English Bible between 13 and 23 times, depending on which version you have. Who am I offending?
Hi Richard,Sorry for the inconvenience caused and delay in response.I suggest you to try the below step and check if this helps.Step 1:To diagnose whether this issue occurs in “Safe Mode”, let’s reboot the computer in safe mode with networking and check if the issue appears there as well.Safe mode is a diagnostic mode for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are started. This helps us in identifying whether the issue is due to some thirdparty programs conflict. The word Safe mode appear in the concern of your monitor to identify which windows mode you are using.Follow the steps given below and check if that helps.1.
Unplug external devices connected to the computer expectkeyboard and mouse.2. From login screen, press Shift key and click on thePower button and click restart to enter Advanced Boot Options.3.
In this page select troubleshootoption.4. And click on Advance option.5. Select Startup setting from advance option.6. Here you will find Restart button, just click on it.7. In new windows press F5 to login withsafe mode with networking.If the issue does not exist, try to clean boot the system.Step 2: Perform Clean Boot.Placing your system in Clean Boot state helps in identifying if any third party applications or startup items are causing the issue.
Check this issue in clean boot state. Press Windows key + X key.
Hello,i've tried it all.First refreshed my PC.Than did a full refresh (did not keep any file).then SFC /scannow, both DISM commands, update, disabled non-MS services, disabled startup programs, uninstalled all programs etc. Etc.It doesn't work. After apply-ing 1511 update, icon stops working, which means: If I click it (left mouse button), nothing happens at all.So I Guess i'm stucked with, although I don't like using third party apps for such simple tasks.best regards,Rok. Hello Rok,Thank you for your response.I appreciate your time.I would suggest you to try reinstalling the audio driver in compatibility modeand check the issue.You need to download audio driver from the computer manufacturer's website.Further, please follow these steps:a. Right click the audio driver file and click properties.b. Click compatibility tab.c. Click to check 'Run this program in compatibility mode for' boxand select Windows 8.d.
Click apply and ok.Now, install the driver.Please keep us updated.Thank you. Hello Rok,Thank you for your response.I appreciate your time.I would suggest you to try reinstalling the audio driver in compatibility modeand check the issue.You need to download audio driver from the computer manufacturer's website.Further, please follow these steps:a. Right click the audio driver file and click properties.b.
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Click compatibility tab.c. Click to check 'Run this program in compatibility mode for' boxand select Windows 8.d. Click apply and ok.Now, install the driver.Please keep us updated.Thank youIt helped. Not compatibility mode, but installing driver from Realtek home page.
Thanks for the idea.Best regards,Rok.
That works for me. Press Ctrl+Shift+Escape to start Task Manager.
Click File - Run new task. Type 'cmd' into the Run dialog, tick Create this task with administrative privileges and click OK. A command prompt window should open. Type/copy the following text and press Enter: net user Admin123 MyPassword /add.
Type/copy the following text and press Enter: net localgroup Administrators Admin123 /add. Log off and login to the new Admin123 account.
If it works correctly, you can migrate your data to the new user account. You are welcome to replace 'Admin123' with your username of choice (just enclose it in quotes if it has a space, and be sure to use the same name in both commands). The login password will be 'MyPassword'. You can easily change it later. Log off.
Log on on new account. done.I don't want to migrate to another account though. I guess I'll do a clean install of Windows 10 if nothing will be working.+ Also I found this comment. I'm having the same problem too. Everything was fine up until yesterday, then it just stopped working. From what I've read, and there are numerous posts about this issue on Microsofts forums, it's an issue related to the user profile.
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As of now, there seems to be no fix other than creating a new user account.Like others, I really dont' want to do that. Heh, of course, I'm moving this weekend so it's not like I have time to fiddle around with it anyway.I've also found, it's not just the taskbar. Seems to effect any new Windows 10 program tied to your profile. The new Photo Viewer isn't working any longer either. Legacy stuff is fine, and I can get to it via shortcuts I have on my desktop. Which of course, if I need to create a new profile, I'll have to go and migrate over.