Microsoft has recently noticed issues with the taskbar in the Windows 11 update KB5034765. Due to this Windows users have seen the application not being visible on the taskbar and there is inconvenience in using it.

Windows 11 Update KB5034765 Users See Taskbar Breaking Problems

Hello UWinPC users, Microsoft has recently released updates for all supported Windows versions including Windows 11 2024 Update (23H2). This update was released for everyone on 13th February. The update for Windows 11 was KB5034765. This included safety improvements and quality of life improvements.

Windows 11 Update KB5034765 Users See Taskbar Breaking Problems. (Image Credit: Uwinpc)

However, some users reported that after installing KB5034765, it caused problems with the Windows 11 taskbar. Specifically, the taskbar area was left blank or missing entirely. Without the taskbar, users can't launch pinned applications, switch between open apps, access the Quick Settings menu, see notifications, or use other normal taskbar functions. Since the taskbar is a core part of the Windows user interface, losing functionality is a major issue.

Microsoft has not yet publicly acknowledged or addressed this specific issue. So affected users had to troubleshoot on their own without official guidance. Luckily, some users found a solution to the missing taskbar issue by uninstalling the KB5034765 update. "Moment 5" updates have also been seen on some new updates of Windows 11. If you want to Capture the Screen of Windows 11 with new features then click on this.

How to Uninstall Windows 11 Update KB5034765

Here are simplified step-by-step instructions to Uninstall KB5034765 as a potential fix if your Windows 11 taskbar is missing after the update:

1. Press the "Windows key + I" to open Settings (since the Start menu may not work).
2. Go to "Windows Update > Update history".
3. Click "Uninstall updates".
4. Find update KB5034765 in the list and click Uninstall.
5. Confirm you want to uninstall the update when prompted.
6. Restart your computer after the uninstalling finishes.

The root cause of why KB5034765 is breaking some users' taskbars is unclear. Uninstalling the update seems to resolve the issue, but more investigation is needed. With Windows' complexity, many factors like hardware, software conflicts, or bugs can affect updates. Hopefully, Microsoft will address this serious taskbar problem soon.

KB5034765 Update Problems, Some Windows 11 users found that the recent KB5034765 update caused taskbar issues to disappear completely. Uninstalling updates may fix this. However, an official clarification and permanent solution is still needed from Microsoft. If you have any query related to this then please leave it in the comment section.