About this tag
The ticker tag on WindowsForum.com covers user discussions about adding and troubleshooting ticker-style notifications on Windows desktops. Topics include email notification tickers in third-party clients like The Bat, where users report click-through issues after system boot, and countdown tickers for events such as cruises, particularly when migrating from Windows XP to Windows 7. These threads focus on desktop customization and software-specific behavior rather than general Windows features. The tag reflects practical user questions about implementing ticker functionality and resolving related problems within the Windows operating system environment.
  1. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Troubleshooting Email Ticker Click Issue in The Bat on Windows OS

    My email client (The Bat) is not one that I imagine too many people, if any here knows about, but my question doesn't require familiarity with it. It has an optional mail ticker that is something like a small section of a ticker tape machine for email notifications. I haven't been using it for...
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    • bats client email notifications os issues software issues ticker user experience windows 7 windows xp
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  2. S

    Windows 7 How to Add a Countdown Ticker to Windows 7 Desktop for Cruise Countdown

    I previously had Windows XP and I was able to put a desktop "countdown" ticker on my desktop to countdown the days until our next cruise. I have tried to do this with Windows 7 but so far cannot figure out how to do it. Anyone know if one can be displayed on the desktop?
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    Windows 7 How to Add a Countdown Ticker on Windows 7 for Upcoming Events

    I have just purchased a new computer with Windows 7 on it. My previous computer had Windows XP. My question is this: On my old computer I had a "countdown" ticker added to my desktop that showed the number of days until our next cruise. I would like to add one to this computer but can't figure...