icon behavior

About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'icon behavior' on WindowsForum.com focus on how taskbar icons respond when launching or interacting with pinned applications. Common issues include pinned icons disappearing when a program opens, active windows failing to combine with their pinned icon, and notification limitations in icon-only taskbar modes. Users seek ways to control whether pinned icons remain visible or combine with running instances, often while using the 'Never Combine' setting. These threads cover Windows 7 and later taskbar behaviors, with solutions involving registry tweaks or third-party tools. The tag is relevant for troubleshooting taskbar customization and understanding Windows icon management.
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    Windows 7 Taskbar active windows do not combine with pinned icon

    Launching an application from the taskbar results in a second icon (with a border) appearing next to the pinned icon I launched from, instead of combining with it. The strange thing is, that this happens on 2 of the 3 accounts on my PC, and I cannot figure how to change it to see only one icon...
    • vev46
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    • active window desktop icon behavior launch issues microsoft support pinned icons taskbar troubleshooting
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Pinned Taskbar Items Disappearing when Program Opens

    Hello, I hope you are doing well. When I open a program that has been pinned to the taskbar, the icon for that program disappears immediately. I understand that this is a feature of Windows 7, but my girlfriend finds it rather annoying. Is there any way to stop this behavior? By the way, I am...
    • VicVicVic
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    • desktop environment firefox icon behavior never combine pinned items program opening settings taskbar user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 New Taskbar Fundamental Flaw in Notifications

    The new taskbar has a massive flaw in its design, that is if you are using the icons only mode you are not efficiently notified of events. If you are using MSN Messenger (or another messenger) and you have 3 chat windows all minimised, if someone sends you a message the MSN Messenger icon...
    • thestonefox
    • Thread
    • design flaws dock event planning icon behavior msn notifications pop-up notifications taskbar user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support