Questions tagged [taskbar]
The bar displayed on a full edge of a GUI desktop that is used to launch, monitor and switch between running applications.
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How to hide and unhide Windows 11 taskbar Quick Launch while keeping the positions of the shortcuts?
I wanted to hide the QuickLaunch area in Windows 11 taskbar because I didn't want to show it in a meeting where I am sharing my desktop. So I right-click in an empty area in the taskbar, select ...
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How do I pin Thunderbird / Thunderbird Portable (and other stubbornly unpinnable programs) to my Windows 10 taskbar?
For most apps this is straightforward, as long as the app is running and showing on the taskbar, you simply right-click on the icon in the taskbar and a pin/unpin menu entry shows up.
However, lately, ...
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Switch windows using windows key + # shortcuts by window not app? Also show numbers on taskbar?
You can use the keyboard to switch programs in Windows 11, for example Windows + 2 goes to the second app on the taskbar, and Windows + 3, 3 goes to the second window of the third app. But it is a big ...
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How to permanently unpin IE from taskbar in Windows 10? (It reappears after restart)
I tried to follow the instructions in https://superuser.com/a/1285784/936664 but could not find the file LayoutModification.xml. The only file in the location for me is called DefaultLayouts.xml and ...
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windows 10: launch windows terminal as administrator from task bar in one click and use single icon
I can get it to run as admin by creating the shortcut to wt.exe and checking the Run as Admin checkbox for the shortcut. But it duplicates icons on the taskbar once the app is opened. There is one ...
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Flashes in Windows Explorer and Random Restarts of the Taskbar (Windows 10)
I have a Dell Precision 5540 with Core I7-9850H 32GB Ram 512GB SSD NVIDIA Quadro T1000 4GB 15.6″ Inch FHD running Windows 10 22H2.
Recently, I have been noticing flashes in Windows Explorer and random ...
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How to get Deep Freeze Enterprise Console to report the PC (local) it's installed on?
This is Jan Sher, I simply wanted to know how I could get my own Computer to report into the Console of Deep Freeze Enterprise. I did install Deep Freeze by the Workstation Install program created in ...
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how do I make an icon (on the win 11 taskbar) that opens windows terminal as an ssh profile by default
I have an icon on my task bar that opens a windows terminal to cmd.exe by default, and in the profile for windows terminal I also have an entry for doing ssh to a server that I connect to. I would ...
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Windows 11 will not "Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels"
Despite the fact that I have that option set to "Always", the icons do not automatically combine and collapse into squares the way they were a couple of days ago. I've searched around but I ...
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Windows 10: File Explorer from taskbar not responding/crashing
Purchased new PC with Windows 10 about a month ago. Did not have any problems until few days ago: File Explorer shortcut on the taskbar is not responding-- after clicking the icon, it will just not ...
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How to display windows instead of program icons in the Windows 11's taskbar?
In Windows windows are displayed in the taskbar (or at least were -- before 11). With deactivating of grouping it was even possible, that every window got a separate "block". When a program ...
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How do you remove the standard Start Button from the Win 11 Taskbar?
I have just upgraded a Win 10 machine to Win 11. I succesfully installed Open Shell and moved the taskbar icons to the left. Unfortunately, unlike in Win 10 where the Open Shell button replaced the ...
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Windows 10 taskbar multiple monitor - Show pinned apps + only active apps on each monitor
I was able to get only active apps to show on the taskbar for each monitor in a multi-monitor setup via this thread:
Show corresponding icons for each monitor on task bar
That works great, now I ...
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New Outlook 365 (v-1.2024.111.100): Outlook manilla envelope doesn't show in Taskbar to indicate new mail arrival
Does anyone know how to get the manilla envelope to appear in the taskbar when you get a new email in Outlook? The screenshot with a blue background theme shows the manilla envelope icon I am asking ...
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How can I display GIMP's logo in the taskbar instead of a thumbnail?
Whenever an image is opened in GIMP, the Windows taskbar icon changes from the standard Wilber head into a thumbnail of the current image.
I sometimes get confused trying to locate GIMP on a crowded ...
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Windows 11 Taskbar disappears when switching between 1 monitor and 2 monitors, and switching primary monitors
I use both 1 and 2 monitors often, and I switch between the setups frequently. In this post, the larger 1440p monitor will be referred to as the LG, and the smaller 1080p one HP.
The Windows taskbar ...
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Missing Windows 11 Taskbar App Group Window Management Options
With the transition to Windows 11, the convenient window management options ("Show windows stacked," "Show windows side by side," and "Cascade windows") accessible via ...
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How do I find what program is keeping the taskbar from auto-hiding?
The name says it all. Taskbar is set to auto-hide, taskbar does not auto-hide, obviously, I want it to auto-hide. Some program is keeping it from doing that. Sometimes I find the culprit quickly if ...
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Some .exe files have blank icons on taskbar despite having icons
Most of games I install are GOG versions and the installers generate loads of unnecessary files, all have uninstallers, and if I want to uninstall, I will just delete the installation folder. I use ...
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How to change pinned Taskbar Icon of Whatsapp?
On my Windows I have the Whatsapp App installed from Windows Store.
Now I would like to change its Icon, without luck so far.
I tried following this answer and it does create a taskbar Icon that opens ...
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Make windows 11 task bar like windows 10?
What's the easiest cheapest way to make the Windows 11 taskbar act more like the Windows 10 taskbar.
For example: being able to pin a file (something.doc etc) to the Taskbar or Start Menu.
I'm open to ...
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How to force windows 11 taskbar to hide again
I have Windows-11 set to auto-hide the Taskbar.
But sometimes it stays visible. Won't auto-hide. But, of course all other apps are now assuming it's going to autohide, so it obscures the bottom of all ...
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Show date but not time on Windows 10 taskbar
I have disabled the clock in the Windows 10 taskbar, but this also disables the date and the "calendar button" that comes with it . I would like to have only the date there. Is there a way ...
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Clicking on the taskbar clock does nothing in my Windows 11... i
I think this is worked after fresh install, but I am not sure. Anyway, now if I click on the taskbar clock nothing happens.
I would like to get a calendar (I do know, Outlook events removed), I mean ...
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Ungroup taskbar items in Windows 11 (taskbar's "never combine mode")
Is there a way to ungroup the taskbar item in Windows 11?
After doing some research so far I only found a third-party software option using valinet/ExplorerPatcher from GitHub which works but it ...
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Is there a way to reorder Windows 11 taskbar's preview windows?
In Windows 10 I used 7+ Taskbar Tweaker to be able to reoder windows's taskbar preview windows with a drag and drop.
It is very useful when you have multiple monitors and to organize my workflow.
Is ...
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Is it possible to change Windows 10 taskbar icon (Windows logo) in a native way?
Is it possible to change Windows 10 taskbar icon without using external tools? This Windows logo:
Where is the HKEY value? Is even more simple?
Also I am curious wether that icon is actually a bitmap ...
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How can I lock my taskbar to my second monitor in Windows 11
In windows 10 I could put the taskbar on whichever monitor I wanted, but that capability seems to have been removed in Windows 11. I've been using a program called StartAllBack but while it does let ...
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Windows 11 - Never Combine taskbar buttons BUT also hide labels (so only small icons left)
After the recent windows 11 updates a few months ago, my Never Combine option went away, but then after the most recent update, it came back.
I see the Never option below:
But it shows Labels, I'd ...
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Windows 10 clock disappears from taskbar
The clock in the taskbar keeps disappearing, there is just a blank space as shown. Clicking the space brings up the small calendar as shown, so I know the clock is still there, it's just not ...
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Windows 7 - display date using small icons
I recently upgraded to Windows 7 and need the date displayed with the time. This works, but only if I use large icons in the taskbar settings which is quite ugly.
How do I display the time and date ...
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External links not opening in Google Chrome
I'm running in Windows 10 Pro. Chrome is my default browser.
When I click on the Chrome icon in my taskbar to open it, and then click on any external URL link, for example a link in a Microsoft Teams ...
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How to show quicklaunch bar on second monitor
I've got a quicklaunch folder setup and on my taskbar, but it will only show on the main taskbar. I would like it on both monitors. I tried dragging it much like moving the main taskbar to whatever ...
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Taskbar icon does not show notification when new mail arrives
I have an ongoing issue that when I receive new, unread email, taskbar icon does not change to signify this. The main outlook icon in the taskbar should show a folder icon on top of the blue Outlook ...
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Windows 10 taskbar right click doesn't work properly
So I've had this problem for quite some time, I can't really explain it in the title.
I'm running Windows 10 and when I right-click on the icon of a running program on the taskbar the only option I ...
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Xbox Button keeps coming back after being unpinned from taskbar
Alright I was trying to remove the Xbox button from the taskbar. I found the following information. Can anyone confirm that this works? I have tried this but it came back anyway... what step am I ...
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File explorer, Google Chrome and Google Drive autopin on startup. How to remove autopinning?
I have a little problem with my computer. Everytime I start it, it autopins these three applications to the taskbar. I don't mind Chrome and File Explorer but I don't want to have Google Drive there. ...
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Can't alt-tab, can't click on programs in the taskbar when I preview them
I am having this problem with alt-tabbing where if I alt-tab the program switcher shows up, but it flashes so fast that you can't read it and it also does not actually alt-tab, it stays on the same ...
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Change taskbar to allow double click to start programs?
I would like to be able to double click on programs on my taskbar to start them rather than one left click because I find myself accidentally starting programs when trying to quickly navigate to ...
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Is there a taskbar for OS X?
I'd like to permanently see a clickable list of windows I have open, in the same way that the taskbar allows in Windows. Can I do this on Mac?
Some details:
i have many virtual desktops (spaces), so ...
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Can I use Task Scheduler or Group Policy Management Console to close Microsoft Sticky Notes when clicking 'Shut Down' on my PC using Windows 10?
I have created a task in Task Scheduler for the Microsoft Sticky Notes app downloaded from the Microsoft Store, to open 30 seconds after I turn on my PC and enter the Desktop, but in order for this ...
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Change the number of taskbar thumbnails to show before the become s stacked list in windows 10
I am trying to change the number of taskbar thumbnails to show before they become a stacked list in windows 10.
I have a 1920X1080 screen so the limit was 16. I created and modified the regedit key &...
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How can I add custom text into taskbar?
I have number of similar computers, which requires some visual identification for the user. Identification is couple letters and number(e.g. XUH1). I've tried to use BgInfo in order to show this ...
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Shortcut for launching taskbar app #11
For launching 4th app on my taskbar, I press Win + 4. This works for first 10 apps.
Win+0 will launch 10th app on my taskbar.
But, I can't figure how to launch 11th app on taskbar using a shortcut?
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Clicking Taskbar Window Opens in Background instead of Foreground
After the Cumulative 2023-12 Windows 10 update, clicking on the windows in the tray loads the window... in the background.
I have to alt + tab twice and then am able to get the window to the ...
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Create and configure a Windows taskbar toolbar via a script
When I right-click a Windows taskbar toolbar, I can toggle some options such as Show Text, Show Title and Lock the Taskbar. I can also reorder the icons on the toolbar and set it's position.
How can ...
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How to make the taskbar date show the current day of year number?
I want the clock / date area within the taskbar to show me the day of year number. E.g. February 1st would be "32" - number would be in the [1..366] range. How can I make it happen?
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Windows 11 end task closes oldest task instead of the one selected
When I try to directly end task via task bar (windows 11 option), if I have multiple instances of the same task running, windows always chooses the first game window opened instead of the one Im ...
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How do I hide/unhide the taskbar using a keyboard shortcut manually in Windows 7?
I want to use a keyboard shortcut (if possible one which I can choose myself) to manually hide/show the Windows taskbar in Windows 7. I prefer a manual way to set up the shortcut. If this is not ...
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Local taskbar visible during remote desktop fullscreen
When I do remote desktop fullscreen connection on Windows 10 local host to Windows 7 remote host, the local task bar will not get covered by the RDP window as it used to be. It remains visible on top ...