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Click once on Windows Explorer to highlight it.

Right-click on the Start button (or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc ) to open Task Manager . how to refresh task bar

Here are the 4 best ways to do it, from quickest to most thorough. This is the "soft reset" for your desktop environment. Click once on Windows Explorer to highlight it

If Task Manager opens in compact mode, click "More details" at the bottom. how to refresh task bar

Look for "Windows Explorer" in the list under the "Processes" tab. (Note: It is listed alphabetically).