Taskbar stuck can be resolved by restarting Explorer, checking for program conflicts, resetting taskbar settings, updating the system, or repairing system files. First, open the task manager and find "Windows Explorer" and restart it. If it cannot be found, run explorer.exe; second, enter safe mode to troubleshoot third-party software conflicts and uninstall or update related programs; then cancel the lock taskbar and resize and restore it, and reset the widgets and location; finally run the sfc /scannow command to repair the system files and check for Windows updates.

The taskbar is stuck and it is really annoying. It cannot be clicked or switched to the window, so the efficiency is directly reduced. When encountering this situation, don’t rush to restart the computer. Try the following methods first, which can be solved quickly most of the time.

Restart Explorer

The taskbar is actually part of Windows Explorer (explorer.exe), and it may be just a problem with this process.

• Open Task Manager (Ctrl Shift Esc)
• Find "Windows Explorer" in the "Process" tab
• Right-click to select "Restart"

If you cannot find the Explorer, you can click "File" > "Run new task", enter explorer.exe and press Enter.

Check for program conflicts

Sometimes third-party software will conflict with the taskbar, such as beautification tools and system enhancement applications.

• Try to enter safe mode (press F8 on restart or use "Advanced Start" in settings)
• Check if the taskbar is normal in safe mode
• If there is no problem, it means it was caused by a third-party program

Then gradually check the recently installed software, especially those related to the system interface, and try uninstalling or updating to see if there is any improvement.

Reset taskbar settings

Too many settings or configuration errors can also cause freezing.

• Right-click the blank space of the taskbar and uncheck "Lock taskbar"
• Then drag the edge of the taskbar to resize and then restore it to its original state
• Right-click again and re-check "Lock taskbar"
• If you have added widgets or extensions, you can also try to remove them and add them back

In addition, you can also try to change the taskbar position from the bottom to other edges and then switch back, and sometimes refresh the status.

Update the system or perform system file checks

If none of the above methods work, it may be that the system file is corrupt or patch update is required.

• Open the command prompt (administrator permissions) and run:

   sfc /scannow

• Restart the computer after completion

At the same time, don't forget to check if there are any updates to be installed in "Settings > Updates and Security > Windows Update". Some bugs have been fixed by the official.

Basically these common methods. Although the taskbar freezing looks small, it has a great impact. Don’t panic before repairing it. Take it step by step. Many situations are not complicated, but details are easy to ignore.

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