Question

I'm using Windows 7 64 bit. Few days ago I pinned another one application to taskbar and moved it to the left side. But it moved to the right by itself! I tried to return it to the left side but it went to the right again.

The same thing happens now with another application (I've uninstalled the application from the first paragraph - not because of a bug, I just don't like it). It's really annoying. I want it on the left side!

How to lock it in?

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I don't know why but it have (2) in the taskbar shortcut's name: 'Mindjet MindManager 8 (2)'

Answer 1

The (2) in the name probably comes from the fact that at some point you created a shotcut where there already was a shorcut with the same name, so windows adds the "(2)" suffix to avoid replacing the original one. The same thing could happen when copying, cutting, or pinning in similar conditions.

As for the icons moving issue, that's actually very strange. Do you shut down your PC appropriately? If the PC get's turned off suddenly (like if the lights go out), windows might not save some configuration changes you made.

Answer 2

The pin to taskbar feature does not mean that you can fix the location (left, right) of the application on the taskbar.

Pin to taskbar is just a replacement for the quick launch list of earlier windows versions, i.e. you can have applications directly on the taskbar so you can start them with one click (without opening the start menu).

Answer 3

Hi-- I have the same problem. It's one thing that the minimized Task Manager no longer displays information, but I'd still like it next to the notifications area and it won't stay there -- if I drag it to the right, it just slides to the left when I release it. And I would like to point out that MS description of Pin specifically SAYS:

"In Windows 7, you can use pinning to make your PC work even more the way you want. One big improvement is the ability to control where your programs appear on your taskbar. Always want your web browser right next to the start button? Drag the icon where you want it, and it'll stay there till you move it. You can also pin your program icon to the taskbar, so it's there all the time. You can even pin specific documents and web sites to Jump Lists on your taskbar."

I have my settings for buttons as Gerd Klima describes but any and all of the icons still slide themselves to the left.

-WDDT