This fix worked for me after trying all the primary troubleshooting steps, which didn't work.
Instructions:
Run cmd.exe as Administrator:
1. Enable the AppX service (AppXSvc) and set it to manual:
2. Enable the WSAIFabric service (WSAIFabricSvc) and set it to manual:
3. Reboot your system.
Notes:
* After rebooting, the taskbar should be back.
* If the services are missing or don't start correctly, check them via compmgmt.msc or Task Manager -> Services.
If the above doesn't work right away, run cmd.exe as Administrator and run:
(Note: This process can take a few hours.)
After it finishes, reboot and try Step 1 again.
Instructions:
Run cmd.exe as Administrator:
1. Enable the AppX service (AppXSvc) and set it to manual:
Code:
sc config AppXSvc start=manual
net start AppXSvc
2. Enable the WSAIFabric service (WSAIFabricSvc) and set it to manual:
Code:
sc config WSAIFabricSvc start=manual
net start WSAIFabricSvc
3. Reboot your system.
Notes:
* After rebooting, the taskbar should be back.
* If the services are missing or don't start correctly, check them via compmgmt.msc or Task Manager -> Services.
If the above doesn't work right away, run cmd.exe as Administrator and run:
Code:
sfc /scannow
After it finishes, reboot and try Step 1 again.
My Computer
At a glance
windows 11 & LinuxmintAMD ryzen 7 9800x3d32Gbnvidia rtx 5060ti
- OS
- windows 11 & Linuxmint
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Manufacturer/Model
- asus
- CPU
- AMD ryzen 7 9800x3d
- Motherboard
- asus
- Memory
- 32Gb
- Graphics Card(s)
- nvidia rtx 5060ti
- Monitor(s) Displays
- oled
- PSU
- corsair 1200
- Case
- dark




