Unlike a web browser, there is no shortcut to refresh just the Taskbar. Instead, you must restart the process that runs it: Windows Explorer .
Here are the 4 best ways to do it, from quickest to most thorough. This is the "soft reset" for your desktop environment. how to refresh task bar
Click once on Windows Explorer to highlight it. Unlike a web browser, there is no shortcut
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. Unlike a web browser
If Task Manager opens in compact mode, click "More details" at the bottom.
Look for "Windows Explorer" in the list under the "Processes" tab. (Note: It is listed alphabetically).