Disappearance of Windows 11 Taskbar Icons after Switching Virtual Desktops

Anonymous
2023-11-24T09:01:51+00:00

Windows 11 22H2
In Windows 11's built-in virtual desktop feature, there is a high probability that icons of active applications on the current desktop may not be displayed when switching between different virtual desktops. The icons only appear when I click on the respective application. I have attempted to resolve the issue through restarts and using Sfc and Dism for repairs, but the problem persists. An essential configuration to note is that the taskbar is set to display windows only from the current desktop.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-03-10T04:58:29+00:00

    I have been having this issue for months. As of today, it continues to be a problem.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-05T04:46:15+00:00

    This did not work for me.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-02-26T10:37:14+00:00

    I've installed StartAllBack which isn't a great start-menu experience, but completely resolves the taskbar icons issue. They have a 100 day free trial. Makes my dev machine usable again with multiple monitors and virtual desktops. Still checking constantly for a fix from Microsoft, but StartAllBack makes the taskbar usable again!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-01-30T17:10:12+00:00

    I have the same issue on a HP notebook.

    All the updates mentioned in this issue and all the other updates windows asked me to install (including the optional ones) are installed in my PC

    It seems after a reboot the issue is minimal, it becomes evident after some minutes or a PC suspension

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-01-30T05:30:15+00:00

    Hey,

    I'm starting to wonder if this issue is limited to Dell users. I have seen people just mention Dell machines till now. I too have a Dell Vostro 5620 and facing the same issue on Windows 11. Glad to find others in the same boat as me. It's really frustrating that Dell/Microsoft is failing on a simple yet crucial functionality like this. And apparently the issue is since October/November 2023 and hasn't yet been resolved on priority.

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