He restarted Windows Explorer. The taskbar vanished. The desktop wallpaper stood alone, majestic and empty. Then, the taskbar reassembled itself. The Start button popped into existence. The search bar stretched out. The Network icon appeared.

Your screen will flicker and the taskbar will disappear and reappear. Check for the battery icon. This usually resolves the issue.

The toggle moved, stuttered, and then snapped back to the "Off" position like a broken light switch. It was stubborn. It defied him.