icon management

I love "learn about this picture" with each windows update my icon disappears!!! Via a we web search I downloaded a file and did a registry edit. Most recent Windows Update installed and no icon again. Is there a way to protect the icon and spotlight feature from being removed from my pc...

Hello, I have a question: is there a script to put all icons on the taskbar?

Clean System Tray Unsed Icons????

For years, Microsoft Edge has been my default browser but a certain glitch has been annoying me. On the start page, I'm not able to remove certain icons. With some icons, clicking on the 3-dots brings up a menu that only allows me to pin the icon to "start" or "taskbar". Doing the sane with...

Let's face it, spending hours staring at the same desktop wallpaper can start to feel like watching paint dry—repetitive and uninspiring. Fortunately, Windows 10 and 11 let you take control of your digital workspace, offering a slew of customization options so you can express your personality or...

Windows shortcuts are an indispensable part of the user experience, allowing quick access to frequently used files and applications. However, the small arrow that overlays these icons can be visually unappealing for many users. In this article, we will detail methods to remove these arrows...

Windows ( in the case Vista home Premium a system i am restoring on a VAIO for a friend). Setting it up with an Admin account and a standard user account. a Few questions: When is the best time to add the standard user account for everyday use? Here is why i ask, i notice that sometimes certain...

Ok about a week ago I came home to my folder options not being right. The way I had all my folders view set up just doesnt seem to be working anymore. I can change the view to my folders and exit the folder and reopen it and it will be changed again. My desktop is pretty much doing the same...

Hello. I know basically how to create custom folder icons by right clicking on a folder to "properties" and "customize" "change icon" by using ico formated icons in Windows 7 64bit; but how do you keep the custom folder icons from disappearing when you move them to another computer? I did find a...

My friend set up a guest account on his computer for me to use. Windows7 copied the administrator's desktop icons to the guest account desktop, where I deleted them. Deleting those icons also deleted them on the administrator's account. Is this the way it's supposed to work?

I have completely removed several apps using Revo Uninstaller so I know its been completely removed, yet somehow it still remains in the Notification Area Icons area...(The place to turn the icons on or off....) Is there any way to clean this up so the old icons from applications that at one...

i can't make the bar go away, i click close window but nothing happens. i don't want to exit the program, because i want the little icon to stay. here is a picture. Link Removed

I did a search and read through a few posts of peoples problems with the taskbar, but none of them really helped with what I am having trouble with. The programs that I am seeing this happen with is Windows Live Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). On my XP machine, and on Vista, when...

How to make Vista's taskbar look and act like Win 7's. This does not include or add "Pin To Taskbar Function" which is not really needed due to the "Quick Launch Feature" This is a regedit, so do so at your own risk and please back it up. 1. Open "Regedit" and navigate to...