Windows 10: Windows 11 bug when press Shift and right click on a taskbar icon.

I'm trying to run a windows terminal as an administrator using the Taskbat icon. To do this, I click Shift and right click on the icon in the taskbar. Explorer freezes and restarts. And so several times after everything works ok. Often this happens after a new reboot of the system. Evidence - youtube.com/watch?v=6lOdilXZzKQ

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Can't access taskbar icon options menu (shift + right click) Windows 11

1)

Its for pinned program icons on the taskbar, ultimately I'm trying to access the properties of the shortcut.

2)

Yes, it worked previously in Windows 11 because I'd already altered some of the properties of a shortcut and this was a fresh Windows 11 install.

I have found a workaround for now by navigating to the folder where these shortcuts are stored, but I'd still like to know why the shift + right click has been removed (or perhaps it's a bug).

 

Taskbar acts as if Shift key is pressed when it's not?

1 I agree that this is a problem. That context menu should only appear if shift-right-click is pressed.

2 I assume you do not have any utilities like Classic shell running that affect the user interface?

3 I suggest going to your computer maker, getting a new copy of the graphics driver & installing it.

4 Does this problem affect others users? If you don't know then create one and test it.

5 Do you have an alternative mouse/touchpad that you can try?

6 Are there any warning triangles in Device manager or any group calledOther devices?




Denis

 

Windows 11 taskbar icons not working

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I appreciate your interest in Windows 11. I understand that Taskbar icons are not working after upgrading to Windows 11. I’ll certainly assist you with the issue.



However, please let us know:

1. What happens when you click on an icon on the Taskbar?
   
2. Do you receive any error message/code?
   
3. Does this issue occur with all the icons?
   

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to try re-registering the taskbar and see if that works. Kindly follow the steps mentioned below.

1. Press Windows + X keys together and click on Windows PowerShell (Admin)
   
2. Now type in the following command and hit Enter: Get-AppXPackage -User ([System.Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent().Name) *ShellExperienceHost* | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register “$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml”}
   
3. Restart the PC once the command is complete.
   

If the issue persists, you can try creating a new user account and then see if you are able to access the icons on the Taskbar.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator