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Introduction
You were just working on your computer like normal and then, all of a sudden, the Start menu and taskbar disappeared! What do you do?
Don't panic! This type of issue is more common than you might think, and there are usually a few ways to fix it. In this post, we'll walk you through the different methods for restoring the Start menu and taskbar in Windows 11. We'll also show you how to troubleshoot if they disappear again in the future.
Check if Windows Installer Is Running
If your start menu and taskbar have disappeared, the first thing you want to do is check if Windows Installer is running. To do this, go to your Task Manager (you can press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to bring this up) and look for the Windows Installer process.
If you see the Windows Installer process, that means it's running and you can go ahead and close Task Manager. If you don't see the process, that means it's not running and you'll need to start it manually.
To start Windows Installer manually, you'll need to open up the Services window. You can do this by opening up the Run dialog box (pressing Windows+R on your keyboard) and then typing in "services.msc". Once you're in the Services window, look for the "Windows Installer" service and double-click on it.
In the properties window that pops up, set the "Startup type" to "Automatic" and then click on the "Start" button. Once you've done that, close the window and restart your computer—that should fix the problem!
End the Windows Installer Process
If you're seeing this error, it means the Windows Installer process is running in the background and it needs to be ended. Here's how you can do that:
- Press the Ctrl + Alt + Delete keys on your keyboard and select Task Manager from the menu that appears.
- In the Processes tab, find the Windows Installer process and end it.
- Once you've done that, try restarting your computer and see if the Start menu and taskbar reappear.
Restart Your Computer
If your Start menu and taskbar have disappeared, one thing you can try is restarting your computer. I know it sounds like a silly fix, but sometimes that's all it takes!
To do this, just hit the Windows key + I to open up the Settings menu, then click "Update & Security." Under the "Restart options" section on the right, click “Restart now.”
Your computer will reboot and hopefully, when it comes back on, your Start menu and taskbar will be there waiting for you. If not, don't worry, there are a few other things you can try.
Check if Windows Explorer Is Running
If Windows Explorer is not running, the Start Menu and Taskbar will not appear on your screen. To check if Windows Explorer is running, open Task Manager and look for Windows Explorer under the Processes tab.
If it’s not there, click on File > Run new task. In the dialog box that appears, type ‘explorer.exe’ and hit Enter. This should launch Windows Explorer and the Start Menu and Taskbar should appear again on your screen.
End the Windows Explorer Process
If restarting your computer doesn't work, you can also try ending the Windows Explorer process and restarting it. Here's how:
1. Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager.
2. Click the Processes tab.
3. Locate and click on Windows Explorer in the list of processes.
4. Click End task in the bottom right corner of the window.
5. A Command Prompt window will pop up, asking if you want to restart Windows Explorer.
6. Type "y" and hit Enter.
