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  1. Anticipated Windows 11 December 2024 Update: Enhancements & Features

    As we near the end of the year, Windows 11 users can look forward to the last major Patch Tuesday update of 2024, scheduled for December 10. This significant update promises to bring a host of quality-of-life improvements and new features designed to enhance user experience. Let's dive into what...
  2. KB5046740: Major Update for Windows 11 24H2 with New Features

    Microsoft has unveiled the optional cumulative update, KB5046740, for Windows 11 Version 24H2, and let’s just say it’s packed! This update isn’t your typical minor tune-up to fix bugs under the hood—it’s a game-changer, a celebration of new features and functionality. Whether you’re looking at...
  3. Fixing Windows 11 System Tray Language Pack Glitch: A User's Guide

    If you've recently found your Windows 11 System Tray cluttered with language packs that you never installed, you're not alone. This infuriating bug, which presents non-installed language packs as if they were active, has left many users scratching their heads and venting frustrations on...
  4. Customize Windows 11: Hide System Tray Icons Using Windhawk

    How to Hide System Tray Icons on Windows 11 Using Windhawk In the world of Windows 11, customization is king. Users continually seek ways to tailor their experience, making it instinctively more personal and streamlined. Enter Windhawk—a powerful modding tool that allows you to tweak your...
  5. Declutter Your Windows 11 Taskbar: Hide System Tray Icons with Windhawk

    If you find the clutter of system tray icons on your Windows 11 taskbar to be a bit overwhelming—think Wi-Fi, volume, battery indicators, and that pesky notification bell competing for your attention—you're not alone. Lucky for you, a compelling new mod for Windhawk, a popular customization tool...
  6. Optimize Your Windows 11 System Tray: 5 Essential Settings

    The System Tray in Windows 11, often referred to as the notification area, may not always be a beacon of efficiency. Sometimes, it resembles a cluttered desk after a few too many coffee breaks—distracting and overwhelming. But fear not! In this guide, we’ll delve into five savvy settings that...
  7. Windows 11 Insider Build 22635.4076: Key Updates and Bug Fixes

    Microsoft has recently released Windows 11 Build 22635.4076 for Beta Channel users under the Windows Insider Program. This latest update focuses primarily on enhancing system tray functionality, remedying various bugs, and addressing security vulnerabilities. The new build not only introduces a...
  8. Windows 11 Update KB5041869 Revives Clean System Tray Design

    Recently, Microsoft has reintroduced the simplified system tray in Windows 11 with the latest update known as KB5041869. This welcome feature is now available for users enrolled in the Beta Channel. The revamped design is aimed at enhancing user experience while minimizing visual clutter on the...
  9. Windows 11 Beta Build 22635.4010 Revives Simplified System Tray

    Microsoft has once again transformed the user experience in Windows 11 with the release of Beta Build 22635.4010 today, tagged under KB5041869. This particular build reinstates the simplified system tray that had been temporarily removed, along with additional enhancements that aim to streamline...
  10. Explorer toolbar button (or system tray icon) that moves current window to certain position?

    Windows has always liked opening new Windows Explorer windows in random places on my desktop. Does anyone know of a Windows Explorer toolbar button (or system tray icon) that moves current window to certain position (that I set) on my display?
  11. Launch a program from the icon tray in windows 10

    When I re-execute the program Progressbarsoflife.exe the icon apper in the tray of the system. I need the program maximize in the desktop. How can I do that. The program itself if not configurable with right click icon the option Restore Form is available With a batch, or perhaps with scheduler...
  12. Windows 10 Windows defender

    Hi, I have been using defender for many months with no problems at all a few days ago i noticed the blue shield in the tray clicking on it brought up a defender sign in pop up, as you can see i am already running up to date defender (icon next to the new one) so could someone please explain why...
  13. What's New in the Latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds 22621.1470 & 22624.1470

    Hello WindowsForum.com enthusiasts! Exciting news from the Windows Insider Blog! Microsoft has just released two new Windows 11 Insider Preview Builds - 22621.1470 and 22624.1470 (KB5023780) - to the Beta Channel. Here's a detailed breakdown of these builds and what they bring to the table. Key...
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    Windows 11 Windows 11 22H2 BLD 22621.963

    Right click taskbar>taskbar settings>left click settings>other system tray icons= red X on mouse keys. Why is there a red on mouse keys and how to remove it? P.S. I used a program to recover an image and all is fixed. Never did get the way to fix the previous OS issue. Now it is moot.
  15. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1037 and 22623.1037

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1037 and Build 22623.1037 (KB5021304) to the Beta Channel. This will be our last Beta Channel flight for the holidays. We’ll be back with new builds in January 2023! Build 22623.1037= New features rolling out...
  16. Explore Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25262: Key Features & Updates

    Hello WindowsForum.com community! We're excited to share the latest updates from Microsoft regarding the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25262. Released to the Dev Channel, this build brings a host of improvements, fixes, and new features curated for Windows Insiders. Let’s dive into the...
  17. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1028 and 22623.1028

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1028 and Build 22623.1028 (KB5021866) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.1028= New features rolling out. Build 22621.1028 = New features off by default. December 2022 Bug Bash: Starting tomorrow December 7th...
  18. Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1020 and 22623.1020

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1020 and Build 22623.1020 (KB5020035) to the Beta Channel. Build 22623.1020= New features rolling out. Build 22621.1020 = New features off by default. REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22622...
  19. VIDEO Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25236

    Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25236 to the Dev Channel. TL;DR This build has a set of improvements as well as some additional known issues – please be sure to read through the blog post below. Insider Windows 11 Season 2 continues with episode 2...
  20. Exploring Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25231: Key Features & Fixes

    Microsoft has just released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25231 to the Dev Channel. This build brings several minor improvements and bug fixes that Insiders will find useful. Here, we'll break down the key changes and why they matter for Windows users. Key Updates and Improvements The...