Windows 11 is Microsoft's latest operating system. This article will show you how to fix the 'Windows 11 taskbar not working' issue with simple steps.

I'm home on my XP machine now- go to Control Panel, Sound and Audio Device Properties and on the first tab you see- Volume, there's a check box for Place Volume Icon in Taskbar.

If your Windows computer is stuck on Desktop with no icons or Taskbar, you need to troubleshoot in WinRE. This article will help you fix this issue.

And indeed, that does work to fix a nonresponsive Start menu or taskbar icons. But it takes time — at least a minute for most PC users — and can derail your productivity.