KB5003214 causes problems with the system tray

The Windows 10 May 2021 Update is now officially distributed. There is also a new and optional update KB5003214 for users running Windows 10 version 2004 or later. Some users have reported problems since applying the new cumulative patch. For example, there is a network icon that is no longer working or that The notification center can no longer be opened. For some users, the system tray icons disappear in the system tray from time to time.

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If you are also affected by such taskbar issues, there is a remedy. For some users, it has helped Newly introduced taskbar function News and interesting topics Turn it off. To do this, click on the weather icon in the system tray and then select the Shutdown option.

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The alternative is to simply remove the KB5003214 update from the computer. To do this, go to the Update & Security area in the Settings app and view the update history under the Windows Update menu item. Then there is the option to uninstall updates.

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Kit for Optional Update KB5003214 for Windows 10:

• Some users have reported problems with the taskbar since installing the Windows 10 KB5003214 Optional Update.
• The system tray icons may fail to connect to the Internet, for example, or the Notification Center can no longer be opened.
• To fix these issues, you can either turn off the News and Interesting System Tray feature or remove KB5003214 update from your computer.

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