Windows 10: Blank Edge legacy icon stuck on my taskbar even when unplugging and plugging in

Hey, I noticed a unremovable blank icon on my taskbar. I can't remove it. It says Microsoft Edge Legacy. It's icon is missing for some reason but I CAN'T REMOVE IT! Please help me.

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Edge icon missing in taskbar

I would like to try to figure out why the problem on affects the taskbar. It doesn't affect desktop shortcuts, Start, or the app list.

Edge gets its icon from this program file:
%ProgramFiles(x86)%\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe

Edge legacy gets it's icon from here:
%windir%\SystemApps\Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\MicrosoftEdge.exe

Right away I noticed that the new Edge is in Program Files, and Edge legacy is in the Windows folder. Weird.

Shane.

 

ALL icons missing/blank (desktop, taskbar, explorer)

Hi all,

• - Had the laptop hooked up to the TV last night via HDMI
  - Unplugged, then closed lid - putting it to sleep
  - Turned on today, no icons whatsoever.
  
  
  - Tried restarting the laptop
  - Tried restarting 'explorer.exe'

Any tips for getting them back? It's annoying the hell out of me!

Thanks in advance!

Also:
When I open the explorer when uploading or downloading something, the icons are there..

Here's a pic:

 

Blank icons in taskbar on Windows 2016

Hello,

For us to better assist you, we'd like to know the following:

• Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
• Click OK.

• Confirm the said application you're using so we could fully understand the cause of the issue.
• Were there any recent changes made prior to this issue?

Meanwhile, we suggest restarting the Explorer.exe on the Task Manager. This may help resolve the issue with blank icons on the Taskbar. Refer to the steps below:

1. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del, then select Task Manager.

2. On the Task Manager window, click on More Details at the bottom left if it doesn't shows the
Processes tab.

3. Scroll down the list of the Windows processes and locate Windows Explorer and right-click on it and select
Restart.

Note: The desktop icons and the Taskbar will refresh and will be gone for a moment after this process. It should reappear automatically.

We look forward to your response.

Regards.