{"id":24202,"date":"2024-09-02T17:35:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T12:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=24202"},"modified":"2024-09-02T17:32:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T12:02:23","slug":"windows-taskbar-disappeared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/windows-taskbar-disappeared\/","title":{"rendered":"Taskbar Disappeared On Windows PC? Let Us Get It Back!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Taskbar is a crucial component of the Windows desktop, featuring the Start menu, Cortana search icon, currently open programs, system tray, notification area, date, and time. Sometimes, it disappears. Do you know what could be causing this issue and how to restore it? Well, if not. No need to look any further. We have created this guide to resolve the taskbar disappearance or missing error in Windows 10.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Why the Windows Taskbar Disappeared<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors could lead to the item disappearing problem. Here are some possible reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The taskbar might be set to auto-hide and is, therefore, not visible on the desktop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> File Explorer could be encountering issues or might have crashed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your display resolution setting may exceed the original dimensions of your computer screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Corrupted System Files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Malware Attack.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">How To Fix Taskbar Disappeared Or Missing On Windows PC<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1: Disable Full Screen View<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Windows OS allows users to view their PC screen in Full-Screen mode, removing any obstructions, including the Taskbar. This mode can be enabled by pressing the F11 key on your keyboard. Remember to press the Fn key in the last row along with F11 to activate Full-Screen Mode. Pressing the same keys again disables Full-Screen Mode.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24213\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/f11-key.webp\" alt=\"f11 key\" width=\"227\" height=\"35\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you find no taskbar on your desktop, press the Fn + F11 keys to check if the Full-Screen mode has been accidentally turned on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2: Unhide Your Taskbar<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Did you know that you can hide your taskbar on a Windows PC? Once hidden, it only appears when you take your mouse cursor to the bottom of your screen. However, there are reports that sometimes<a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/mouse-cursor-stuck-on-pc\/\"> it gets stuck<\/a> and does not appear due to an unknown bug. In this case, you can turn off the Auto Hide feature and keep it locked to the bottom of your screen. Here are the steps:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press <\/span><b>Win + I<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to open Windows Settings, and then click on the <\/span><b>Personalization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab in the left panel.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23698\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/windows-setting.webp\" alt=\"windows setting\" width=\"832\" height=\"586\" sizes=\"(max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2:\u00a0 Scroll down on the right side and click on <\/span><b>Taskbar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24205\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Taskbar-option.webp\" alt=\"Taskbar option\" width=\"377\" height=\"212\" sizes=\"(max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Next, locate and click on the <\/span><b>Taskbar Behaviour<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24206\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Taskbar-Behaviour.webp\" alt=\"Taskbar Behaviour\" width=\"458\" height=\"154\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Finally, uncheck the box next to the <\/span><b>Automatically Hide The Taskbar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> option.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24207\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Automatically-Hide-The-Taskbar-box.webp\" alt=\"Automatically Hide The Taskbar box\" width=\"573\" height=\"252\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the checkbox was unchecked, the issue is more serious than we initially thought. To fix this issue, follow the next method.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3: Reset The Display Resolution<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An incorrect resolution can cause the taskbar to disappear on the Windows PC. Therefore, it\u2019s important to choose a resolution that is optimal for your computer screen. Here are the steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + I to open the Settings.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click on the System tab in the left panel, followed by clicking Display on the right side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24203\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Scale-and-Layout.webp\" alt=\"Scale and Layout\" width=\"958\" height=\"275\" sizes=\"(max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Now, click the dropdown next to Display Resolution and choose the Recommended Resolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-turn-down-brightness-pc\/\">How To Turn Down Brightness On PC<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4: Alter The Screen Projection Settings<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you connect your PC to larger screens and project your laptop\u2019s screens via projectors, then there is a possibility that Taskbar disappears. Here is what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + P and choose the <\/span><b>PC Screen Only option<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24204\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/PC-Screen-Only-option.webp\" alt=\"PC Screen Only option\" width=\"369\" height=\"422\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thats it! This should solve the problem and restore your taskbar display on your computer\u2019s screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 5: Reboot Windows Explorer<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still unable to view the Taskbar, you have to restart your Explorer Process. It is quite simple to do with the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: At the top, locate the search bar and type \u201cexplorer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24208\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/type-explorer-task-manager-search-bar.webp\" alt=\"type explorer task manager search bar\" width=\"1139\" height=\"655\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1139px) 100vw, 1139px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: The Windows Explorer Process will be highlighted as the search result.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Right-click on this process and click on the Restart option from the context menu. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24209\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/short-context-menu-task-manager.webp\" alt=\"short context menu - task manager\" width=\"586\" height=\"422\" sizes=\"(max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The taskbar area might suddenly go black, and you will notice certain strange changes. If the PC does not come back to its normal state, then follow the next step.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Look for the \u201cRun New Task\u201d option under the search bar and click on it.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: A small box will appear. In it, type \u201cexplorer.exe\u201d and click the OK button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24214\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/09\/explorer.exe-command-in-small-box.webp\" alt=\"explorer.exe command in small box\" width=\"903\" height=\"333\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Taskbar will be restored, and everything will be back to normal. If you get stuck in the middle of these steps, just physically press the Power button on your computer and restart it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 6: Update Graphics Driver<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers are essential for the smooth operation of your system, ensuring proper communication between hardware and software. In this case, the issue may lie with the graphics driver, which can be updated in three different ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">1. Update Via OEM Website<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Visit your hardware manufacturer&#8217;s official website. Enter your model number to find and download the drivers that are compatible with your hardware.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">2. Update Via Device Manager<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Access Device Manager by pressing Win + X and selecting Device Manager from the Power menu. In Device Manager, expand the Display Adapters section to locate your graphics card. Right-click on it and choose Update Drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/driver-irql_less_or_not_equal\/\">Fixed Error: Driver irql_less_or_not_equal on Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">3. Update Via Advanced Driver Updater<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced Driver Updater is a third-party software designed to help users update all drivers on their PC with just a few clicks. Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Download and install Advanced Driver Updater using the Download button below.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24202,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/24202\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'windows-taskbar-disappeared', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Step 2: Open the app and click the Start Scan Now button.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23229\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/start-scan-using-advanced-driver-updater.webp\" alt=\"start scan using advanced driver updater\" width=\"770\" height=\"593\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: The screen will display a list of drivers requiring updates. Click the Update button next to the Graphics driver.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23231\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/update-all-using-advanced-driver-updater.webp\" alt=\"update all using advanced driver updater\" width=\"770\" height=\"593\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Reboot your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 7: Carry Out A System Restore<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If this issue has arisen recently, you can use System Restore to revert your PC to a state before the problem begins. This can help resolve user account corruption and address any path or settings issues causing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/windows-creating-temporary-profiles\/\">Windows to create temporary profiles<\/a>. Here\u2019s how to proceed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Press Win + R to open the RUN dialog and type \u201crstrui.exe.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click OK to launch the System Restore utility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select a restore point before the issue starts, then click Next and Finish.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Your data will remain intact, but this process will undo changes to Windows settings and remove any programs installed after the selected restore point.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 8: Run A Malware Scan<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Malware on your system causes issues and errors on your PC. Hence, running a scan for infections will help identify and delete the malware from your system. You may run a malware scan with any antivirus software of your choice, but if you\u2019re using Windows Security, follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1. Press the Windows key and type \u201cWindows Security.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2. Select the appropriate result under Best Match to open the Windows Security interface.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23224\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/windows-security.webp\" alt=\"Windows Security - Virus and threat protection\" width=\"1279\" height=\"478\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1279px) 100vw, 1279px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3. Click on Virus &amp; Threat Protection.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Click Scan Options and choose the Full Scan option.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Finally, click the Scan Now button and wait for the app to scan your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 9: Update Your Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple Windows updates can fix many minor and major errors. Keep your PC updated at all times. Here are the steps to begin a Windows Update.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press the Win key, type \u201cCheck For Updates,\u201d and click on the relevant result.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23219\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Check-For-Updates.webp\" alt=\"Check For Updates\" width=\"965\" height=\"431\" sizes=\"(max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Click the \u201cCheck For Updates\u201d button in the settings window.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: After the updates have been completed, reboot the PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/taskbar-icons-missing-on-windows\/\">Instantly Fix Taskbar Icons Missing Error on Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 10: Run System File Checker<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The System File Checker helps users scan and replace corrupt system files, which may help fix the Taskbar issue. Here is what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press Win + R to open the RUN box and type \u201ccmd.\u201d<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the Command Prompt in the admin mode.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: The Command Prompt window will open. You must copy and paste the following command and the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>sfc \/scannow<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Wait for the process to complete and then exit the command prompt to restart the computer to check if the issue persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 11: Activate Deployment Image Servicing And Management<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like SFC, the DISM is also an in-built tool that helps scan and fix files and folders on your PC. Here are the steps to run this tool:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Press the Win key and type cmd.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: The Command Prompt tool will appear under best match. Click on Run as Administrator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24088\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/type-cmd-in-search-box.webp\" alt=\"type cmd in search box\" width=\"369\" height=\"668\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: If you receive a UAC prompt box, click Yes.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Copy and paste the following command with the Enter key.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>DISM \/Online \/Cleanup-Image \/RestoreHealth<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Wait for the process to complete and then exit the command prompt to restart the computer to check if the issue persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 12: Create A New User Account<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you cannot see the Taskbar, consider creating a new account and deleting the old one. In Windows Settings, go to <\/span><b>Accounts -&gt; Other Users<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and click <\/span><b>Add Account<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to set up a new account. Be sure to create it as an administrator account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23386\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Accounts-tab-in-Windows-Settings.webp\" alt=\"Accounts tab in Windows Settings\" width=\"1096\" height=\"422\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1096px) 100vw, 1096px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve created the new account, transfer your data from the old account by copying and pasting the files from the Users folder on the system drive. After transferring the data, you can delete the corrupted profile from the Other Users page.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 13: Reset Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final step to fix the Taskbar disappearing issue is to reset your PC. Follow these steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1. Open the Start menu and search for &#8216;Reset this PC.&#8217; Then, select the appropriate option from the search results.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23555\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Search-for-Reset-this-PC.webp\" alt=\"Search for Reset this PC\" width=\"613\" height=\"300\" sizes=\"(max-width: 613px) 100vw, 613px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2. Click on &#8220;Reset PC.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-23556\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/System-Recovery.webp\" alt=\"System Recovery\" width=\"947\" height=\"462\" sizes=\"(max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3. Select &#8220;Keep my files.&#8221;<br \/>\nStep 4: Follow the on-screen instructions to start the reset process for your Windows computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><div class=\"color-box\">\n<div class=\"shadow\">\n<div class=\"info-tab tip-icon\" style=\"background:#92CD59\"><i><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"tip-box\" style=\"background:#d5efc2\">\n<p> <strong> Tip : <\/strong>While Windows offers an option to keep your data during a reset, it is advisable to manually back up your files externally to avoid any potential data loss.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-backup-restore-windows-10-file\/\">How To Backup &amp; Restore Windows 10 System Files<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Is Your Taskbar Visible On Your PC Screen?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that the above methods have helped you fix the Taskbar disappearing or missing issue on your Windows PC. 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