Windows 10: Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar?

Discus and support Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Is it possible to configure an application so it doesn't appear in the task bar? Thanks Dave 34595 Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by perdrix, Dec 20, 2015.

  1. perdrix Win User

    Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar?


    Is it possible to configure an application so it doesn't appear in the task bar?

    Thanks
    Dave

    :)
     
    perdrix, Dec 20, 2015
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  2. Seamunkee Win User

    how to hide a folder so that it doesn't show in the phones photo folder live tile preview?

    What about hiding a folder so that it doesn't show in the Livetile preview? Is that possible? Right everything shows on my phones photo folder live tile including photos from skydrive. It would be great if you could hide a folder so that it doesn't show.
     
    Seamunkee, Dec 20, 2015
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  3. Entegy Win User
    how to hide a folder so that it doesn't show in the phones photo folder live tile preview?

    There's no option to hide a folder, but if you set pictures as favourites, the Live Tile will only take pictures set as favourites.
     
    Entegy, Dec 20, 2015
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  4. Word Man Win User

    Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar?

    Right-click on its icon in the taskbar and select "Unpin from taskbar".
     
    Word Man, Dec 20, 2015
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  5. perdrix Win User
    Sorry, I should have been clearer. The application isn't pinned to the task bar.

    When the application is running, it appears in the task bar, and in this case I don't want it to appear there. I know it is possible to do it in code as some applications have configuration options that allow them not to show there ... (at least when minimised).

    Does that clarify what i'm looking for?

    Thanks
    Dave

    Sorry, I
     
    perdrix, Dec 20, 2015
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  6. Edwin New Member
    One of 3 things:
    - give the application shortcut a 'blank' icon,
    - move the running application to another 'Virtual Desktop'
    - download and run any one of a dozen softwares that will minimize a running application to the System Tray instead of the Taskbar.
     
    Edwin, Dec 20, 2015
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  7. Word Man Win User
    Ah, OK. Then maybe it's a matter of following Brink's Tutorial found here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html
     
    Word Man, Dec 20, 2015
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  8. Edwin New Member

    Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar?

    I think this is more or less what the OP is after:


    Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar? [​IMG]


    (It's only 'glowing' cuz my mouse had just hovered on it) *Wink
     
    Edwin, Dec 20, 2015
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  9. perdrix Win User
    Except I don't want it in the task bar even when displayed *Smile Looks like I'm out of luck on this one
     
    perdrix, Dec 20, 2015
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  10. f14tomcat Win User
    You could open a new desktop, fire up your app, switch back to original desktop, and it won't show. Only on the desktop you started it on.
     
    f14tomcat, Dec 20, 2015
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  11. Edwin New Member
    Edwin, Dec 21, 2015
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  12. f14tomcat Win User
    f14tomcat, Dec 21, 2015
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  13. Edwin New Member

    Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar?

    Yeah, but then you're supposed to set 'Show no icons'! *Wink


    Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar? [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Dec 21, 2015
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  14. f14tomcat Win User
    Is that a little like throwing the baby out with the bath water? *Rolleyes
     
    f14tomcat, Dec 21, 2015
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  15. Edwin New Member
    Naw, it's so you can run 'sketchy' programs without your mum noticing over your shoulder! *Wink
     
    Edwin, Dec 21, 2015
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