If Windows Explorer is missing from Task Manager, users can launch it via the Run dialog by pressing Windows key + R and typing explorer or explorer.exe. To restore normal operation of the Start menu and taskbar, right-click Windows Explorer in Task Manager and select Restart. This process may take up to 30 seconds and results in a temporary blank taskbar and disappearing icons, which is a normal side effect of restarting File Explorer.
If Windows Explorer is not visible in Task Manager, launch it using the Windows key + R shortcut and type explorer or explorer.exe.
Restarting Windows Explorer can restore the Start menu and taskbar functionality much faster than a full Windows restart, taking about 30 seconds.
When restarting File Explorer, the taskbar may go blank and icons disappear, but this is temporary and normal during the restart process.
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