Microsoft has issued a workaround for this problem, but it’s still a matter of fixing this before doing more harm. We added some solutions that worked for our readers, so read below and try them out right now.

Why is my taskbar empty in Windows 11?

Judging by the workaround supplied by Microsoft, which you will find in our first solution below, this problem was caused by a minor component. However, there are other causes as well:

IrisService – It’s a file that is part of the Windows Spotlight service that is used to bring you some tips, suggestions, and promotions on the Lockscreen window. You may disable it altogether as well as other non-essential services. Windows Explorer process – It is a process that manages and offers the graphical user interface (GUI) that you use to interact with the majority of Windows’ features. So you can expect this to be the culprit to the Windows 11 taskbar being an empty issue. Corrupt Files – Computer files that suddenly become inaccessible or useless are said to have been corrupted. Several scenarios might result in a file becoming corrupted; however, they are easy to fix due to third-party software tools. Windows Updates – Although updates bring new exciting features and bug fixes, they can cause other bugs. This can be the case with the empty taskbar situation, and all you have to do is uninstall the latest update.

This being said, let’s jump into the list of solutions below.

How do I fix the blank taskbar in Windows 11?

1. Make a change in the Registry

If you encounter issues such as Windows 11 taskbar empty error, an effective method you can try is to change your Registry using the following steps.

  1. Press the Ctrl + Alt + Del keys to open Task Manager, then select File followed by Run new task.

  2. Type cmd and press Enter or click OK.

  3. Paste the following command and press Enter to run it: reg delete HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\IrisService /f && shutdown -r -t 0 SPONSORED

  4. The PC should reboot after this command, and after restarting, the Windows 11 taskbar greyed-out issue will be solved.

2. Restart Windows Explorer

3. Run SFC and DISM

After the scan is finished, check if the problem is still there. Alternatively, you can use Restoro, a tool that specializes in system file integrity, to find damaged or corrupted files that the tool will repair. ⇒ Get Restoro

4. Uninstall recent updates

5. Change Time and Date settings

6. Use PowerShell

We hope our guide helped you fix the empty Taskbar issue in Windows 11, and now you’re using your OS in normal conditions. For more information, follow our guide on how to fix Windows 11 Taskbar blank icons. If you have other suggestions or need more information, don’t hesitate to access the dedicated comments section below to leave us a line about that.

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