Microsoft recently released an update for Windows 11. This update is becoming a serious headache. This Windows 11 update KB5039302 can also be called the last stable version update of June 2024. Which was released for all Windows 11 users on June 25th. Then this update was withdrawn after a few days. Although its purpose was to bring new features and improvements. But it has become a cause of great trouble.

Windows 11 Update KB5039302 Causes Taskbar Issues - (image source: uwinpc.com)

Windows 11 users who have installed this update. Many of them are seeing this problem. On this matter, Microsoft also released a report on June 29th confirming the taskbar break. This update was released on versions 22H2 and 23H2.

This update, which came in June. Was supposed to make things better. But it is doing exactly the opposite for some people. The main problem is that it is messing with the taskbar. You know that handy bar at the bottom of your screen where you find the Start button and all your pinned apps.

For some unlucky users who install this update, the taskbar has completely gone haywire. We're talking, can't click anything, nothing shows up. Imagine trying to use your computer without pressing the Start button.

Some computers are getting stuck in a never-ending restart loop after this update. It's like your PC is stuck in a cycle it can't get out of.

Which taskbar users are affected by the KB5039302 update?

KB5039302 update taskbar problem is mainly affecting groups - (image source: uwinpc.com)

You might be wondering if we are also affected by this update. But the taskbar problem is mainly affecting two groups:

• People are using a special version of Windows 11 called the N version.

• People who have turned off some media features in regular Windows 11.

Windows 11 KB5039302 Infinite Restart Loop Problem Solution

This restart problem is mostly affecting those people who use virtual machines or cloud setups. You are less likely to face this problem. But it is still possible. Here are some simple tips for you to do this -

• Check if you have this update installed. Go to your Settings, then go to Windows Update.

• If you have this update and you are facing problems. Then you can remove it from your system from the same Windows Update page.

• If you haven't installed it yet. You should probably pause it for now. But Microsoft has actually stopped sending it to most computers.

• Keep an eye on the news coming from Microsoft. They are working on fixing this bug. If your taskbar is not working, don't panic.

If your taskbar is stuck in a restart loop. Then you will have to use the recovery options. For this, you can download the new ISO file of Windows 11 or create a bootable pendrive and boot from it to get a backup. However, we will have to wait for the next update. Microsoft says that we will release an update on this soon.