[Solved] Items Pinned to Taskbar Disappear in Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Many users tend to pin items toTaskbarso they can easily access them when needed. While this is quite convenient, many reported that items pinned toTaskbardisappear on Windows 10.

This is a minor problem, but it can cause inconvenience, and in today’s article, we’re going to show you the best ways to fix it for good.

What can I do if pinned items disappear on Windows 10?

1. Check your antivirus settings

Users reported this problem with older versions of BitDefender, but Windows Defender can also cause this issue. To fix it, do the following:

After doing that, check if the pinnedTaskbaritems still disappear on your PC.

2. Change Group Policy Settings

After doing that, check if pinned items still disappear on Windows 10.

3. Don’t pin items from the search results

Several users reported that items fromStart Menu, search results, and shortcuts will disappear from theTaskbar. To avoid this, always pin the .exe file of the application that you want to pin.

This is just a workaround, but it seems to be working according to several users.

4. Move the Taskbar to the left

Keep in mind that this is just a workaround, but it might help you if pinnedTaskbariconsdisappear on Windows 10.

5. Restart File Explorer

After doing that, check if the problem is resolved. Keep in mind that this is just a workaround, so it might not work for you.

These are just a couple of simple solutions that you can use if pinnedTaskbaritems disappear on Windows 10, so be sure to try them all.

And before you leave, find out what to do when theDock in the taskbar setting is greyed out.

Tell us which fix worked for you in the comments section.

[Solved] Items Pinned to Taskbar Disappear in Windows 10/11#

What can I do if pinned items disappear on Windows 10?#

1. Check your antivirus settings#

2. Change Group Policy Settings#

3. Don’t pin items from the search results#

4. Move the Taskbar to the left#

5. Restart File Explorer#