Unlike a web browser, there is no shortcut to refresh just the Taskbar. Instead, you must restart the process that runs it: Windows Explorer .
The Taskbar (the bar usually at the bottom of your screen) is the command center for your PC. Sometimes, it gets "stuck"—the clock freezes, icons disappear, or the Start menu won’t open. how to refresh task bar
Click once on Windows Explorer to highlight it. Unlike a web browser, there is no shortcut
Here are the 4 best ways to do it, from quickest to most thorough. This is the "soft reset" for your desktop environment. This is the "soft reset" for your desktop environment
Right-click on the Start button (or press Ctrl + Shift + Esc ) to open Task Manager .
Look for "Windows Explorer" in the list under the "Processes" tab. (Note: It is listed alphabetically).
If Task Manager opens in compact mode, click "More details" at the bottom.