With the unveiling of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3212, Microsoft isn’t rolling out any flashy new features, but it’s taking a significant step toward resolving a persistent annoyance for users. According to reports from Betanews, a troublesome bug affecting the taskbar’s responsiveness in Windows 11 is finally receiving attention.
For some users, Windows 11 has been exhibiting a frustrating delay in rendering the taskbar usable after system boot-up. This sluggishness not only impedes access to essential applications but also deprives users of critical settings typically accessible from the taskbar. Fortunately, the new KB5034845 update is aimed at rectifying this issue, as outlined in the support document for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3212 (Beta Channel).
Microsoft’s fix targets the slow appearance of the taskbar after booting up and logging in for the first time, ensuring a smoother user experience. Additionally, another taskbar-related glitch involving the search function has been addressed, resolving an issue where the search would open briefly before promptly closing.
Moreover, this refined taskbar experience isn’t confined to the beta channel; it’s also available in the development and canary channels. However, users may need to exercise patience as it may take a few more weeks before these enhancements reach the stable versions of Windows 11. The forthcoming Microsoft patch day on March 12 could mark the formal introduction of the improved taskbar in the final release.