Windows 11 has been known to have some issues with crashes and errors. However, we cannot attribute this issue to Windows 11 as it existed in earlier versions of Windows such as Windows 10. This issue may have been fixed in later versions of Windows, but we do not know for sure.
Ways to Fix Missing Taskbar Icons in Windows 11
Restart Windows Explorer
Press the Windows key + X to open the Charms bar. Select Task Manager from the list of options. Click on the Processes tab. Select the application that is causing the problem and click on End Process. ..
Windows Explorer is a program that you can use to explore your computer. If you are a plaintiff in a legal suit, you may want to use this program to help you restart your computer if it has been damaged.
A bug has been discovered in Windows 10 that causes the taskbar and desktop to disappear for a second and then everything will appear back almost immediately. This time, the taskbar icons should also appear and function as intended.
If the taskbar icons are still missing, restart your PC. Make sure to restart the system instead of turning off the PC and turning it on later.
Delete IconCache.db file
The “Windows + R” command opens the Run prompt. Type “%localappdata%” and press Enter.
In this folder, enable hidden files and folders on your Windows 11 PC. To do so, click on the “Vision” button in the top menu bar and select show -> Hidden Items.
The “IconCache.db” file is a database that stores cached icons for websites. Deleting it can improve website performance. ..
After deleting the file, restart your Windows 11 PC. If you see any taskbar icons on your computer, it means that the file was deleted successfully.
Delete taskbar icons
netstat -an | grep “^C$” This command will show all active network connections and their status. If you want to remove the Taskbar icons or delete the relevant registry entry, paste this command into Notepad and save it as a file.
Save as text.txt”
To save a 3D model as a file, choose “All files” in “To save As model.” Give the file a filename. ..
Open the “C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer” folder and locate the “Batch File” folder. Right-click on it and choose “Run as administrator.”
If you’re having trouble getting the taskbar icons to appear on your Windows 11 PC, try restarting your computer. ..
Delete Windows Iris Service
To open the Windows Command Prompt as an administrator, press the Windows key and type “cmd”. The command prompt will appear at the top of the search results. In the right panel, click “About Command Prompt” to see its current settings. If you’re not an administrator, click “Run as administrator” to change your settings. ..
Make sure you save all your work before running the command below as it automatically restart your computer. Now, paste the command below and press Enter. FYI, the command basically deletes the Iris-related registry entry and restarts the PC.
After logging in, you should see the taskbar icons on your windows 11 computer and be able to click on them to access programs and files like wanted.
Final Words
A recent bug in Windows 11 has caused many users to lose their taskbar icons. If you’re using the latest beta or development version of Windows 11, your taskbar will not display any icons. This bug is likely to be fixed in a stable release of Windows 11, but it’s still possible that it will continue to be a problem for some users. If you’re affected, please try to fix the bug as soon as possible.
