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This is the standard way to refresh the taskbar in Windows 10 and 11 without closing your open applications. How to Restart the explorer.exe Process in Windows 10 & 11

Technically, "refreshing" the Taskbar implies restarting the explorer.exe process. This process is the heart of the Windows graphical user interface (GUI). It controls not just the file browsing windows, but also the Start Menu, the Taskbar, and the Notification Area (System Tray). refresh windows taskbar