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Fix Onedrive DesktopWindowXamlSource Empty Taskbar Window

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Fix Onedrive DesktopWindowXamlSource Empty Taskbar Window

If you’re experiencing a persistent empty or blank taskbar window labeled “DesktopWindowXamlSource” related to OneDrive, you’re not alone. This issue can clutter your taskbar, cause confusion, and sometimes interfere with your workflow. Fortunately, this problem is fixable with a few straightforward steps. This guide will walk you through understanding what causes this glitch, how to resolve it, and prevent it from recurring, so your Windows taskbar remains clean and functional.

What You’ll Need

  • Access to your Windows user account with administrative privileges
  • Basic familiarity with Windows Task Manager and system settings
  • Optional: Restart or log out of your Windows session

Step-by-Step

  1. Identify the Issue: Confirm that you see an empty window labeled “DesktopWindowXamlSource” on your taskbar. Usually, this appears as a blank or unresponsive icon that may not close normally.
  2. Close the Faulty Window: Right-click on the empty window or icon and select Close window or End task from Task Manager if necessary. To do this:
    • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
    • Locate the process named DesktopWindowXamlSource or similar under the Processes tab.
    • Right-click it and choose End task.

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  3. Restart Windows Explorer: A common fix for taskbar glitches is restarting Windows Explorer:
    • In Task Manager, go to the Processes tab.
    • Scroll down to find Windows Explorer.
    • Right-click it and select Restart.
  4. Check for OneDrive Issues: Since the problem relates to OneDrive, ensure OneDrive is running correctly:
    • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog, type onedrive, and press Enter.
    • If OneDrive does not start, launch it manually from the Start menu.
    • If it’s running, consider signing out and signing back in to refresh its state: right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray, click Settings, then under the Account tab, select Unlink this PC. Sign in again after unlinking.
  5. Clear Icon Cache (Optional but Recommended): Sometimes, icon cache corruption causes display issues:
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