Another common reason for the Windows taskbar disappearing is that the program responsible for the taskbar, Start menu, and desktop icons -- Windows Explorer -- may have crashed or become ...

The app, by default, makes some changes to the Windows 11 taskbar, start menu, and File Explorer. This includes things like the system tray icons, flyout menus, and taskbar buttons.

File Explorer tabs: You can switch between tabs to see different views without opening multiple windows. You can also pin frequently accessed files to the Favorites section.