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Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar

Many Windows users, who have recently upgraded their system to Windows 10, have face issues such as tasks bar completely freezing. In this situation, you might be unable to click on any element on the taskbar, i.e. start menu, notifications, and icons. There are some minor things that can cause the biggest problems, such as Unresponsive taskbar.<br><br>https://promptresolve.com/operating-system/quick-methods-to-fix-a-frozen-windows-10-taskbar/

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Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar

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  1. PromptResolve promptresolve.com 11/19/2020 Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar – PromptResolve QuickmethodstofixaFrozenWindows10Taskbar Many Windows users, who have recently upgraded their system to Windows 10, have face issues such as tasks bar completely freezing. In this situation, you might be unable to click on any element on the taskbar, i.e. start menu, notifications, andicons. And some shortcuts commands, such as Windows + R and Windows + X don’t work in this situation. You need to apply proper methods to resolve this issue on windows 10freezes HowcanIfixFrozenTaskbarinWindows10? There are some minor things that can cause the biggest problems, such as Unresponsive taskbar. You can fix this issue by applying any of the following troubleshootingmethod: Method 1: Restarting WindowsExplorer As per many users, restarting the File Explorer can also help you to deal with unresponsive Taskbar. The Taskbar and Start Menu of your system are related to File Explorer, and restarting its process might help you to restart your Taskbar without anyissue.

  2. 11/19/2020 Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar – PromptResolve Launch the Windows Task Manager by pressing the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keyssimultaneously.  From the Task Manager, go through File > Run new task. Type explorer in the search boxand  then check the box adjacent to “Create this task with administrative privileges” and press Enter key or OK button. When the explorer windows opens, follow the steps givenbelow: Right-click on the Explorer folder and then choose Restart from the list appeared onscreen.  After restarting the Explorer, check whether the taskbar has started working again or not. If there is any issue, follow any of the below-mentionedmethods. Method2:UseWindowsTroubleshooter There might be some files on your system which may cause some shortage of system paging memory or issues in some applications can also prevent the taskbar from functioning correctly In such a case running the Windows MaintenanceTroubleshooter

  3. 11/19/2020 Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar – PromptResolve can also help you to fix a few Taskbar issues. Forthat: Press “Windows’ + “R” keys to open the Runprompt.  TypeControlPanelinthesearchboxandpresstheEnterkeytolaunchtheclassicalcontrol  panelinterface. Tap the “View By:” option from the top-right corner and select the “Large Icons” from thelist  ofoptions. Now, click on the “Troubleshooting” option and then tap “Run Maintenance Tasks”button.  Now, click on the Next button from the Window that pops up, and you need allthe  administrative privileges to successfully complete thetask. Once the Maintenance is successfully completed, check if the issue of frozen taskbarhas  beenresolved

  4. 11/19/2020 Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar – PromptResolve Method3:CreateanewUserAccount In some cases, you might face this issue because of improper user account settings or configuration data. In such a case, you can create a new user account on your Windows 10 device and then import the data from the older account to fix the issue. Follow the steps given below to create a new Useraccount: Press Windows + I keys to open settings and then choose the “Accounts”option.  Now, tap the “Family and Other Users” button from the leftside.  Click on the “Add Someone Else to this PC” button from the menu that appeared onyour  screen.

  5. 11/19/2020 Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar – PromptResolve When a new window pops-up, tap the “I don’t have this person’s sign-in information”button. Click on the “Add a user without a Microsoft Account” option from the new window thatpops   up. Enter all the required details such as user account’s username and a password and clickthe  Nextbutton. After which, you need to answer the security questions, and then click on the “Next”button.  After creating this account, click on the “Change Account Type” option to change the typeof  account as the “Administrator”one.

  6. 11/19/2020 Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar – PromptResolve If your issue has been solved using the above steps, import all the user account data from the previous account onto this newone. Method4:PerformaSystemRestore Many users have also claimed that performing a simple system restore to an earlier working date can also fix this issue but in such a case, you need to carefully select the restore point for restoring. Generally, it is recommended to manually go through this process instead of using the automatic restore. Follow the below-given guide to perform thismethod. PressWindows+SKeyandtypesystemrestoreinthesearchboxofyourdesktop.Choose  the Createarestorepointoptionfromthe pop-upmenu. Navigate to the System protection tab and then tap the System Restorebutton. 

  7. 11/19/2020 Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar – PromptResolve Click Next button when the System Restore window opens on yourscreen.  Check the checkbox adjacent to Show more restore points Select the desired restorepoint  and click the Nextbutton.

  8. 11/19/2020 Quick methods to fix a Frozen Windows 10 Taskbar – PromptResolve Once done, follow all the on-screen instructions to restore yoursystem.  If none of the above methods have troubleshot your issue, you can run this script as an administrator. For this, right-click on it and select the Run as administrator option. You can also disable recently opened items using the Settings app to resolve theissue.

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