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Users Report Multiple Issues With Latest Windows 10 Update

The new cumulative update could cause trouble for some users

By Joshua Hawkins Joshua Hawkins Freelance Technology Reporter Full Sail University Josh Hawkins is a freelance writer for Lifewire who loves writing about the latest tech and gadgets that help make people’s lives easier. As an avid gamer and VR enthusiast, he also enjoys diving deep into the technology that helps bring those kinds of experiences to life. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 11, 2021 02:53PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Software & Apps Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming New reports suggest that Windows 10’s latest update could make your taskbar icons vanish or become corrupted. The latest monthly patch for Windows 10 arrived on Thursday, and users already are reporting problems with the cumulative update. According to TechRadar, users have reported issues with the icons on their taskbar and tray vanishing or becoming completely corrupted and no longer working. Some users also have reported issues with their printer not working correctly, a problem that a previous Windows update ran into a few months ago. Piero Nigro / Unsplash The update, titled KB5003637, represents all of June’s security fixes, as well as some additional changes to how Windows manages and stores files. The download is available to users running the May 2021, October 2020, and May 2020 versions of Windows 10. Unfortunately, it appears the problems cropping up now have been around for a while, as Windows Latest reported similar problems in KB5003214 back at the end of May. That particular update was the preview version of this patch, which means the issue has existed for at least a few weeks without a fix. TechRadar also notes that some users have experienced issues with the search bar on their taskbar vanishing, as well as other glitches in the Action Center notifications. At this time, Microsoft has not acknowledged any of the issues in the known problems it lists for the June update. It appears the problems cropping up now have been around for a while, as Windows Latest reported similar problems in KB5003214 back at the end of May. If you do find yourself struggling with this particular issue, there are a few potential fixes. Users can uninstall the update. Others suggest turning off the newly released News widget on the taskbar, which includes weather and other details about your local area. Microsoft has not revealed details of any official fixes at this time. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Latest Windows 10 Drivers (October 21, 2022) How to Fix Kernel.dll Errors How to Fix It When the Cursor Disappears in Windows 10 Latest Windows Service Packs and Updates (October 2022) How to Fix Windows 10 Mouse Lag How to Fix It When Copy and Paste Isn't Working in Windows 10/11 How to Find the Printer on Your Network in Windows 10 Windows 11: News, Release Date, and Specs How to Fix Libmysql.dll Not Found or Missing Errors How to Fix Uxtheme.dll Not Found or Missing Errors Windows 10 Action Center: How to Use It How to Fix It When Microsoft Edge Is Not Working How to Cancel a Print Job How to Fix It When Instagram Is Not Working How to Install USB 3.0 Drivers on Windows 10 Windows 10 Update Failed? Here's How to Fix That Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies