Windows 10: Does anyone know how to fix this TranslucentTB error?

TranslucentTB used to work normally, but in the last few days it stopped starting automatically and when I tried to start it myself, I got an error message.I tried to download it again, but it didn't work. I haven't actually changed anything except upgrading from Windows 10 to 11, but that shouldn't have caused the problem.For some reason I can't insert a screenshot, so I'll just write what the error message said"TranslucentTB has encountered a fatal error and cannot continue executing.Failed to initialize XAML Diagnostics.0x80070490: Element not found."When I close this error message, anoth

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TranslucentTB doesn't start at startup

Hi

Welcome to Microsoft community.

The issue you're experiencing with TranslucentTB not starting automatically at startup, especially after recent Windows updates (KB5035853 or KB5035942), is indeed frustrating. It seems like the updates might have altered how Windows handles startup applications or how permissions are managed. Here are some steps you can take to try and resolve this issue:

Re-enable TranslucentTB in Startup Settings

Since you've noticed that the "Open at boot" setting redirects you to the Startup section in Windows Settings and doesn't always remember your choice, let's manually ensure it's set to run at startup:

• Go to Settings > Apps > Startup.
  
• Find TranslucentTB in the list and toggle it to On.
  
• Restart your computer to see if the setting persists and if TranslucentTB starts automatically.
  

Check for Software Conflicts

Sometimes, other software can interfere with startup processes. Consider if you've installed any new software around the time the issue started, and try disabling or uninstalling it temporarily to see if that resolves the issue. Or create a new local admin account to see if it works in the new account.

Task Scheduler Workaround

If the above methods don't work, you can create a task in Task Scheduler to start TranslucentTB at login:

• Open Task Scheduler (you can search for it in the Start menu).
  
• Click on Create Basic Task.
  
• Name the task (e.g., "Start TranslucentTB").
  
• Set the trigger to When I log on.
  
• For the action, select Start a program, and then browse to the TranslucentTB executable.
  
• Finish the wizard and ensure the task is enabled.
  

Reinstall TranslucentTB

Uninstalling and then reinstalling TranslucentTB can sometimes clear up any corruption or permissions issues that might have arisen due to Windows updates:

• Uninstall TranslucentTB through Settings > Apps > Apps & features.
  
• Reinstall it from the official source.
  

Feedback to TranslucentTB Developers

Although navigating GitHub can be challenging, it's worth reporting this issue on the TranslucentTB repository's Issues section. The developers might not be aware of the problem, and your report could prompt a solution or workaround.

If you decide to post on GitHub, try searching the Issues tab first to see if anyone else has reported a similar problem, and if not, create a new issue providing as much detail as possible about your problem, the steps you've tried, and the specific Windows updates after which the issue started.

Please feel free to let me know how it goes.

Best regards

Derrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

TranslucentTB doesn't start at startup

Ever since the last two cumulative Windows updates, TranslucentTB no longer starts automatically when Windows starts. The "Open at boot" setting in TranslucentTB always sends me to Settings>Apps>Startup, which it never used to do. It used to accept the setting in the app. Now it will accept the new setting in Windows. However the next time I start Windows, it is no longer set to "On." It doesn't always "remember" the setting I put in.

TranslucentTB used to work normally, starting with every startup. The problem seems to have begun around the time of KB5035853 or KB5035942.

I've been looking for some tech support in Github for TranslucentTB, but can never find anything in there. I find it very user unfriendly.

 

TranslucentTB/Cannot remove translucent/clear option.

I am unable to change my taskbar back to normal/not clear. It remains clear if I change the desktop setting to normal and even if I uninstall TranslucentTB. Are there any fixes to this?