The most common reason is that the Action Center has been turned off in Group Policy or in the registry. Other possible reasons include a damaged user profile, problems with the Explorer process, or corrupted system files. Now that we’ve gone over the possible causes, let’s walk through the different methods you can use to fix the issue.
1. Restart Windows Explorer
The first thing you should try is restarting the Windows Explorer process. Windows Explorer handles your desktop, file management, and the taskbar, so if it isn’t working properly, you may encounter issues like the action center not opening.
2. Enable Action Center via Local Group Policy Editor
In some cases, the action center won’t open because it’s been disabled through system policies. You can re-enable it through the Local Group Policy Editor.
3. Enable Action Center via Windows Registry
You can also enable the action center through the Windows Registry. The registry controls many of the behaviors of your computer, so it’s a good idea to backup your registry before making any changes.
4. Repair Windows Apps
As mentioned earlier, corrupted Windows apps can cause the action center to stop working. You can repair Windows apps using PowerShell.
5. Create a New User Account
If none of the previous solutions worked, your user account itself might be corrupted. In this case, creating a new user account can resolve the issue.
