Unpinned apps are appear again in the taskbar after reboot, Windows 11

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Here are a few steps you can try to resolve this issue:

1. Update Windows: Ensure your system has all the latest updates installed. Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates.
2. Restart Windows Explorer:

• Right-click on the Start icon and select Task Manager.

• Locate the Windows Explorer process.

• Right-click on it and choose Restart.

3. Edit the DefaultLayouts File:

• Press Windows key + R, type %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Shell, and press Enter.

• Look for the DefaultLayouts.xml file and edit it to remove any unwanted pinned apps.

4. Perform a Clean Boot:

• This helps to eliminate software conflicts. Follow the steps in this Microsoft guide to perform a clean boot.

5. Reset Taskbar Settings:

• Right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.

• Customize your taskbar settings and see if the issue persists.

If these steps don't resolve the issue, it might be worth checking for any third-party software that could be causing the problem.

Reference：

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I hope the information above is helpful.

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Daisy Zhou

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