I don't normally recommend installing Windows 11's optional updates – but in the case of this bug, I'd make an exception

Wondering why your Windows 11 desktop keeps vanishing? It's because of this nasty bug.
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Microsoft says latest Windows 11 issue crashes explorer.exe, makes taskbar disappear, but a fix is rolling out

A bug in Windows 11 is crashing Explorer.exe, which could make your desktop UI disappear, including the taskbar.
MUO on MSN

5 open-source tools that fix Windows 11’s worst organization problems

Windows 11 broke the basics; these tools put order back ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5074105 Resolves Explorer Freeze at Startup

KB5074105 fixes a critical Windows 11 issue where Explorer.exe could freeze at first login, leaving users without a taskbar or desktop.
Windows Latest

Windows 11 25H2 Build 26200.7623 breaks sleep mode (S3), Citrix Director, and other problems (January 2026 Update)

After Windows 11 January 2026 update, we're seeing reports of other issues, including a sleep problem (S3), and more.
TWCN Tech News

Whenever I click on Properties, Explorer crashes in Windows 11/10

If File Explorer crashes whenever you click on Properties in the right-click context menu of a file or folder in Windows 11/10, read this post to learn how to fix the issue. The ‘Properties’ option ...
Ars Technica

Windows 11 stop reverting Explorer windows to "This PC" view on resume

Whenever I resume any of my Windows 11 PCs from sleep (not power off) they always revert most/all open Explorer windows to the "This PC" view: I can then hit the back arrow on each window and it will ...