Build 23516 – Missing Taskbar Bug

Anonymous
2023-08-04T17:55:32+00:00

Hello Windows Insiders!

Build23516 was released to the Dev Channel this week. in our reviews of incoming feedback, a bug has been logged that we wanted to share insights on. See below for details.

Who: Windows Insiders on Dev Channel Build 23516

What:  Taskbar may be “missing” on boot after installing this build

Why:  (Investigation is underway)

Additional information:

As we have attempted to reproduce this issue, it has proven to be inconsistent.  Many users have not hit this issue, while others have it on some device reboots, but not others.

Workarounds:

There are three possible workarounds possible for this scenario, each detailed below.

  1. If your taskbar is missing, allow the computer to sit idle for 5-6 minutes.  Users have reported hearing an audible ding notification after which time the Taskbar reappears.
  2. Reboot the device.  This has not proven to be a fully reliable workaround, but it has been noted as successful from some users.
  3. Lastly, you may choose to roll back from this build to the prior build.  This bug was not present in the prior Dev Channel build (23511). To roll back your device if the task bar is missing, please follow these steps:
    • Click the lock screen to display the login page.
    • Select the on-screen Power Button in the lower-right corner.
    • Hold the Shift key and **** select Restart.
      • (The device will reboot and enter the Windows Recovery Environment)
    • On the "Choose an option" screen, select Troubleshoot
    • Select Advanced options
    • Select Uninstall updates
    • Select Uninstall latest feature update
      • If your device has BitLocker enabled, you will be prompted for the recovery key. Input the key and click Continue.
    • On the next screen select Uninstall feature update
    • The uninstall process will now begin.

We appreciate your patience as we investigate this issue.  Please share any additional insights you may have either in the Feedback Hub or here in this thread.

Thank you as always,

  • The Windows Insider Team
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  1. Anonymous
    2023-08-16T10:14:21+00:00

    我更新了23521，已经修复了

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  2. Paul Chou 1,471 Reputation points
    2023-08-16T00:43:29+00:00

    I don't know if it is just me but after updating to the latest build, the bug disappeared. It is normal again.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-08-16T00:35:04+00:00

    There is another way for people (like me) that are impatient. Log out and log back in and the taskbar has always been there when I have done that.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-08-10T17:45:55+00:00

    I'm having this issue too.

    But, strange, only on one of two local accounts :) My wifes' account is ok, taskbar shows immediately at start.

    My account takes significantly longer to load (loading profile/account is longer than booting from zero to login screen) and taskbar does not show up until 2 minutes or so.

    But when I first log in to wifes' account, then log out and log in to my account everything is in good working order.

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  5. Paul Chou 1,471 Reputation points
    2023-08-05T01:39:20+00:00

    Went back to the previous version, since my device was hit with this bug. Will there be a fix for it before the next build comes out?

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