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I've got a machine on my home network running Windows Server 2012 (Based on Win8). The problem is, my taskbar disappears completely.
When I minimize an application rather than minimize to the taskbar it simply closes the window as small as it can as if the taskbar never existed (see photos at bottom).
The problem first presented itself after I accessed the computer from outside my local network I'm using a Linksys router and mapping to the server IP, port 3389.
After a restart the problem goes away, I will update when I have more information on how frequently or what may trigger.
Photos:
First, try running a virus scan. This person had the same problem and solved it by removing a virus.
– Caleb Jares – 2012-10-29T23:35:13.143@CMikeB1 what happens when you run
explorer.exe
? Is the correct resolution set? – Louis – 2012-10-29T23:45:53.767What happens when you go back to the physical connection (or an RDP session that has been known to have the taskbar) after having minimized an app from a session that doesn't have the taskbar? No taskbar there either? – ernie – 2012-10-29T23:48:42.460
UPDATE: Back on my home network and the taskbar was still missing, even locally. Reset and problem is gone. I was wrong, this doesn't appear to be effected by RDP access, I will edit question to reflect. CalebJares, I'm having a hard time finding an anti virus compatible with Windows Server 2012. Louis, I will try that the next time the problem presents itself. – CMikeB1 – 2012-10-30T07:55:47.183
I'm with @Louis - this sounds like an issue of explorer.exe crashing or ending up in a weird state. – ernie – 2012-10-30T15:53:10.410