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Pinned programs in Windows 7 are shortcuts placed on the taskbar or Start Menu for quick access. Common issues include icons not showing, disappearing taskbar icons, jump list tasks not appearing, and problems pinning or unpinning programs. Users report that pinned programs may vanish after reboot, fail to display despite being listed in the AppData folder, or cause errors when unpinned. Solutions attempted include rebuilding IconCache.db, clearing AutomaticDestinations folders, and checking the User Pinned TaskBar folder. Some users also seek customization tips to make the Start Menu more like XP, such as grouping pinned programs. These threads focus on Windows 7 taskbar behavior and troubleshooting.
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    Windows 7 Taskbar icons not showing

    I'm running Win7 Pro 64-bit. Icons on my taskbar to the left of the notification area no longer show up. (The icons in the notification area are displayed.) I recreated iconcache.db and replaced iconcache.db with a backup made before the problem began but neither fixed the problem. All the...
    • ellentk
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    • 64-bit appdata backup icon cache icons notifications pinned programs quick launch recovery system restore taskbar tech support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Taskbar icons missing

    Hi, Today, all the icons on my taskbar are gone. No pinned programs, even when I open programs, there are no icons on the taskbar, only the start button, and the notification area are in the taskbar. I have tried rebuilt IconCache.db. And I also tried booting into safe mode, but there are no...
    • gundamz2001
    • Thread
    • icon cache icons missing notification area pinned programs safe mode taskbar troubleshooting user interface windows
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. kitramos

    Windows 7 Seeking Windows 7 Customization Tips for a More XP-Like Experience

    Hello, I'm Running Windows Home Premium 32bit and while it does have some nice things, I do find my self wishing I could go back to a more xp like setup. things like Aero Preview, drive me nuts as most of the windows I have open have simular looking screens. so this feature is of little use...
    • kitramos
    • Thread
    • aero peek annoyance bug fixes customization download external monitor feedback file management internet explorer media center pinned programs support taskbar user interface wallpaper windows features windows home windows settings windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  4. rhpt

    Windows 7 Jump List Tasks Not Appearing

    I recently performed a clean install of Windows 7 x64 on a laptop. However, Application tasks are not appearing in the Jump List. Certain features such as closing an application's windows or unpinning a program from the Start Menu/Taskbar works, however. I've tried various solutions, such as...
    • rhpt
    • Tutorial
    • application tasks clean install jump lists pinned programs recent items taskbar troubleshooting user interface windows 7 workaround
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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    Windows 7 Pinned/Running programs disappear from Taskbar

    Hello, Please check the screenshot below. I've been running windows 7 x64 for some months without any major changes or virus/malware problems. But for a week now, my taskbar completely disappears at random times. (happened 4 times) It is completely random and it seems that the the programs...
    • Thundordan
    • Thread
    • aero flip chrome malware pinned programs process management random disappearance system restore taskbar troubleshooting user interface virtualwin windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Chat Programs Staying on taskbar

    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...
    • jjs316
    • Thread
    • aol application behavior chat applications clean look community help desktop customization icon management messenger pinned programs software behavior taskbar troubleshooting user interface windows 7 windows issues windows live windows vista
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Customizing the start menu

    I've only had Windows 7 on my XP machine for about an hour and I already find the start menu "cumbersome"....... In XP I had program groups under programs. For example there was a Windows Office group that had all the Office programs in it. In W7 I have to go to "All Programs" then rummage...
    • dkperez
    • Thread
    • customization file explorer fixes interface office suite pinned programs program groups start menu tech support user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Problem when I pin programs to the taskbar

    Hi, i'm trying Windows 7 instead of Vista since yesterday, and today the taskbar began to act weirdly... When i try to pin a program (like songbird for example), the icon does not appear in the taskbar, but when i click right on the program i tried to pin, it says "unpin from taskbar". And the...
    • [TheJoker]
    • Thread
    • error icons internet explorer pinned programs program unpinning registry shortcuts software issues songbird taskbar troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support