Screen Taskbar

[LimitedCharts]

The problem ive been having with my computer is my taskbar. The windows icon at the bottom left should open and all of the apps you have should pop up in it, but when i try and click it nothing pops up. Same thing with the volume button, internet button, time and date and the bottem right, and the message button at the bottem right. And another thing that is wrong is that i cant open settings on my comupter. Even if i right click the desktop and click on display settings, something will pop up and say "This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps Settings Page." Same thing when i try to click personalization, the same thing pops up. And one more thing that is wrong with my computer is that every time when i shut it down or reset it, every thing just deletes. For example, I put lots of files on the desktop screen so i can access things faster, but if i turn off my pc and turn it back on, the file i just put on my desktop is gone. Same thing with apps. If i download an app and then turn off my pc then turn it back on, the app with be gone. So everything just resets like i just got a new computer.

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @LimitedCharts,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your PC!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Try these steps:

Restart Your PC:

• Sometimes a simple restart can resolve many issues. Restart your computer and check if the taskbar functions correctly.

Restart Windows Explorer:

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
• In the Task Manager, go to the "Processes" tab.
• Find "Windows Explorer" in the list, right-click on it, and select "Restart".

Run Windows Troubleshooter:

• Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
• Go to "Update & Security" > "Troubleshoot".
• Run the troubleshooter for "Windows Update" and any other relevant troubleshooters.

Check for Windows Updates:

• Ensure that your Windows 10 operating system is up-to-date.
• Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
• Go to "Update & Security" > "Windows Update" and click on "Check for updates".

Perform System File Check:

• Press Windows + X and select "Command Prompt (Admin)" or "Windows PowerShell (Admin)".
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter. This process will scan and repair corrupted system files.

Repair Windows using DISM:

• Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator.
• Type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth and press Enter. This will repair the Windows image.

Rebuild Windows Search Index:

• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type control panel and press Enter.
• Go to "All Control Panel Items" > "Indexing Options" > "Advanced" > "Rebuild".

Create a New User Account:

• Sometimes creating a new user account can resolve user-specific issues.
• Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Go to "Accounts" > "Family & other users" > "Add someone else to this PC".

Reset Windows:

• As a last resort, you can consider resetting Windows.
• Press Windows + I to open Settings.
• Go to "Update & Security" > "Recovery" > "Reset this PC".

I hope this helps.

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