Microsoft definitely gave the humble Taskbar some new tricks in Windows 10. But along with useful functionality, this introduced frustrating errors into the fold. Below we’ll discuss what’s changed about the Taskbar with the advent of Windows 10, as well as offer some fixes for the most common issues that plague the Taskbar. With these tips in tow, you should be well on your way to having a fully functional Taskbar once more. What’s New With the Windows 10 Taskbar? Like much of the operating system, the Taskbar was given an aesthetic and functional makeover when Windows 10 launched in 2015. The biggest change is the addition of the search box, which doubles as a method of interacting with Microsoft’s personal assistant, Cortana.