Windows 7 Yahoo Messenger Icon Issues After Upgrading to Windows 7 SP1: Seeking Solutions

[JackLawless]

Hello.

I have a small problem whit yahoo messenger since i upgraded to win 7 sp1. It seems every time i close yahoo, the icon in the right corner bar doesn't dissapear. It also doesn't work, i click on it right click, left click, nothing. I can open a new yahoo messenger from the desktop icon but then i have 2 icons in the buttom right corner
I tryed unistalling, cleaning whit ccleaner after that, nothing
It happened when i upgraded from the old win 7 to sp1 and the same after a fresh install of win 7 sp1.
The only way to close that messenger icon is from the task manager.

Anyone has any ideas?

Thx.:*

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are encountering an issue with the Yahoo Messenger icon not disappearing from the system tray after you close Yahoo Messenger on your Windows 7 SP1 system. This can be frustrating, but there are a few steps you can take to try and resolve this issue: Here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow to try and fix the problem with the Yahoo Messenger icon not disappearing: 1. Restart Yahoo Messenger: - Sometimes, simply restarting the Yahoo Messenger application can resolve issues related to the system tray icon. 2. Check Task Manager: - Ensure that the Yahoo Messenger process is fully closed in the Task Manager. If it's still running in the background, it might be causing the icon to remain in the system tray. 3. Check for Updates: - Make sure that you are using the latest version of Yahoo Messenger. Check for any available updates and install them if needed. 4. Reinstall Yahoo Messenger: - Completely uninstall Yahoo Messenger, restart your computer, and then reinstall the latest version from the official Yahoo website. 5. Restart Windows Explorer: - Sometimes, restarting the Windows Explorer process can help refresh the system tray icons. You can do this by following these steps: - Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager. - In the Processes tab, find Windows Explorer. - Right-click on it and select Restart. 6. Registry Cleanup: - Caution: Editing the registry can be risky if not done correctly. You can try cleaning up any remnants of Yahoo Messenger in the registry using a registry cleaner tool. 7. Check for Third-Party Software Interference: - Certain third-party software or conflicting applications might be causing the issue. Try disabling non-essential startup programs or perform a clean boot to see if the issue persists. 8. Compatibility Mode: - You could try running Yahoo Messenger in compatibility mode. Right-click on the Yahoo Messenger shortcut, go to Properties, and then open the Compatibility tab. Check the box for Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select an earlier version of Windows. If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be a compatibility problem with Yahoo Messenger and Windows 7 SP1. Unfortunately, Yahoo Messenger is no longer actively supported, so finding a permanent solution might be challenging. Feel free to try these steps and let me know if you need further assistance or if you manage to resolve the issue.