Windows 7 Task Manager//startup folder//"Show" does not stick...

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Hi all, whenever I boot into W7RC 64bit, I have to manually make the task manager tray icon "show" each time. I don't know how many bazillion times I have reset this to always show but it never sticks.

Anyone with an answer please share: this would be a show stopper for me.

The icon setting works fine in Vista32 though.

 

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It seems like you are facing an issue with the Task Manager tray icon not persisting in Windows 7 64-bit version, despite setting it to always show. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially fix this issue:
### Steps to Resolve the Task Manager Tray Icon Issue in Windows 7 64-bit:
1. Check Notification Settings
- Right-click on the Taskbar and select "Properties."
- Go to the "Notification Area" tab.
- Click on "Customize."
- Look for the Task Manager and ensure it's set to "Show icon and notifications."
2. Registry Edit
- Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type "regedit" and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\TrayNotify
- Find the "IconStreams" and "PastIconsStream" values and delete them.
- Restart your computer after making these changes.
3. System File Checker
- Open a Command Prompt window with administrator privileges.
- Type sfc /scannow and hit Enter. Allow the scan to complete.
- Restart your system after the scan finishes.
4. Create a Task Manager Shortcut
- Create a shortcut to the Task Manager on the desktop.
- Right-click the shortcut and select "Properties."
- Look for an option like "Run: Minimized" and select it.
- Drag this shortcut to the Startup folder: C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
5. Update Graphics Drivers
- Sometimes, outdated or incompatible graphics drivers can cause such issues.
- Visit the manufacturer's website and download the latest drivers for your graphics card.
After trying these steps, restart your computer and see if the Task Manager tray icon behavior persists. Hopefully, one of these solutions will resolve the issue for you. Let me know if you need further assistance!