Calendar not showing or missing from Taskbar in Windows 11

If the Calendar is not showing and is missing from the Taskbar, then this post may help. The Taskbar is a crucial component of the Windows 11 user experience that offers quick access to different features. Among these, Calendar is a useful feature that allows keeping track of appointments, events, etc. But recently, some users have complained that the calendar is missing from the Taskbar on your device. Fortunately, you can follow some simple suggestions to fix it.

Calendar not showing or missing from Taskbar in Windows 11

Follow these suggestions if your calendar is not showing or is missing from the Taskbar:

1. Restart the Windows Explorer
2. Scan for System Errors and Corrupted Files
3. Repair all Windows apps using PowerShell
4. Update Windows 11
5. Create a new user account

Now, let’s see these in detail.

1] Restart the Windows Explorer

Start by restarting the Windows Explorer in the Task Manager. Doing so will refresh the Windows Explorer and help fix the calendar not showing error. Here’s how:

1. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc key combination to open the Task Manager.
2. Scroll down, search for Windows Explorer, right-click on it, and select Restart.

2] Scan for System Errors and Corrupted Files

Corrupted/damaged Windows system files or system image corruptions can also be why the calendar is not showing and is missing from the Taskbar. Run SFC and DISM to scan and repair these. Here’s how:

• Click on the Windows key and search for Command Prompt.
• Click on Run as Administrator.
• Type the following commands one by one and hit Enter:
  For SFC:
  sfc/scannow
  For DISM:
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
• Restart your device once done and check if the error’s fixed.

3] Repair Windows apps using PowerShell

Next, try repairing all the Windows apps using Powershell. The Windows apps can sometimes malfunction and cause errors. Here’s how you can repair these apps:

Click on Start, search Powershell, and click on Run as Administrator.

In Windows Powershell, run these commands:

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.ShellExperienceHost | foreach {Add-AppxPackage -register "$($_. InstallLocation)\appxmanifest.xml" -DisableDevelopmentMode}

Get-AppXPackage | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_. InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

Restart your device once done and see if the error’s fixed.

4] Update Windows 11

If the error still isn’t fixed, consider updating Windows. It’s possible the calendar is not showing due to a temporary bug or error. If that’s the case, updating Windows will help. Here’s how:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open Settings.
2. Navigate to Windows Update, and your device will now automatically search and download updates.

5] Create a new user account

If none of these steps could help you, the issue may lie within your Microsoft Account. Try logging in with another account. However, you can also log in with a Local account and check if the issue gets fixed.

Read: How to schedule a meeting in Teams from Google Calendar

I hope these suggestions help you.

How do I restore my Calendar in Windows 11?

You can restore your Windows 11 calendar easily. To do so, open the Calendar app, click on the ellipsis icon, select Settings > Manage Accounts and click on the Sync button.

How do I show additional calendars in Windows 11 taskbar?

Open Settings > Time & language > Date & time and select the calendar you want to add in the dropdown beside Show additional calendars in the Taskbar. Doing so will add additional calendars on the Taskbar in Windows 11.