Windows 10: Change How Many Times Taskbar Button Flashes in Windows 10

How to: Change How Many Times Taskbar Button Flashes in Windows 10

How to Change How Many Times Taskbar Button Flashes in Windows 10


Windows includes a special application desktop toolbar called the taskbar that shows on the bottom of a display screen by default. The taskbar allows you to find, see, open, and switch between your apps. You can also see the specify how taskbar buttons group together when you have more than one window open.

The ForegroundFlashCount DWORD in Registry Editor specifies the number of times the taskbar button flashes to notify the user that the system has activated a background window for an app.

By default, the taskbar button will flash orange 7 times quickly, then 3 last slow flashes.

If you like, you can change how many times the taskbar button flashes quickly before the 3 last slow flashes.

This tutorial will show you how to change how many times the taskbar button flashes orange for your account in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

*tip As an example, you can test the taskbar button flash count by running the downloaded .exe or .msi file for 7-Zip, then quickly clicking back on your web browser window before the 7-Zip setup opens.

EXAMPLE: Taskbar button flashing






Here's How:

1. Press the Win+R keys to open Run, type regedit into Run, and click/tap on OK to open Registry Editor.

2. Navigate to the key below in the left pane of Registry Editor. (see screenshot below)
*Arrow HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop




3. In the right pane of the Desktop key, double click/tap on the ForegroundFlashCount DWORD to modify it. (see screenshot above)

4. Select (dot) Decimal, type a number for how many times you want the taskbar button to flash quickly before the 3 last slow flashes, and click/tap on OK.

*note 7 is the default value. Typing 0 will give you indefinite flashes.



5. Close Registry Editor.

6. Restart the computer to apply.


That's it,
Shawn


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Change Delay Time to Show Taskbar Thumbnails in Windows 10


Hello Eddo,

This setting affects the delay time to show both thumbnails and list.

It doesn't affect which one shows though. For that, see: Change Taskbar Thumbnail Threshold to Show List in Windows 10 Windows 10 Tutorials

 

Problem with a combine taskbar icons.

Hello,

In Windows 10, you can personalize the settings of your taskbar. If there are multiple applications opened, same applications will be combined under one taskbar button. If you want to change this setting, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below:

• Press the Start button.
• Click on the Settings app.
• Select Personalization.
• At the left side of your window, click on Taskbar.
• Under Combine taskbar buttons, choose Never.

Kindly update us with the results and if you have further queries, feel free to post back.

 

Is it time for Windows 10 already?

Here's a good step by step guide on doing a fresh install.

How to clean install Windows 10 from a USB drive - Software - Feature - HEXUS.net

 

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Thanks for the quick reply. On this link, please check on the below listed topics to resolve your issue:

• Change your taskbar settings.
• Change the taskbar location.
• Rearrange taskbar button.
• Lock and unlock the taskbar.

After performing the steps, kindly share with us the result.

 

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Hi Anthony,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your inconvenience. We will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to set “Windows Time” service as manual. Follow the steps provided below.

• Press Windows logo Key + R key.
• Type services.msc
• Right click on Windows Time service.
• Select Properties.
• Under startup type drop down, change it to manual.
• Click on Apply button and OK button.

Restart your computer and try to change the date and time and check.

To change the date and time, follow the steps provided below.

• Go to Date and time settings.
• First, turn of the set time automatic.
• Then Click on Change button, under Change date and time.
• Now set the date and time, and then restart the computer and check.

Hope this information is helpful. For any further query, feel free to contact us.

Thank you.