How do I fix my missing Icon in my Task bar after upgrading?

Last updated: 2026-09-21

Fix the missing taskbar icon issue that can occur after upgrading the SharePoint Essentials Toolkit to a new version.

Problem

It can occur where Windows is unable to locate the icon for the SharePoint Essentials Toolkit after an upgrade.

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Fix / Workarounds

You will need to unpin the task bar icon, and then re-pin it to resolve this issue.

Sometimes you may need to toggle the 'Pin' and 'Unpin'

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Launch the SharePoint Essentials Toolkit again and pin it.

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