Windows 10: Hi so I have recently noticed that my taskbar seems to shrink whenever I open up multiple...

I seem to be having almost the same problem as this one. My taskbar seems to shrink and the applications disappear off of them whenever I open them. It also doesn't show the side part where you would check for notifications. How can I fix this issue

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Recently Opened Items Bugs on Taskbar

Hi, you might find this helpful:
Reset and Clear Recent Items and Frequent Places in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

or
Turn On or Off Recent Items and Frequent Places in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

from the Tutorial section
Windows 10 Tutorial Index | Windows 10 Tutorials

 

"Recent Items" list vs Opening a folder for Recent Items


Hello all... I am not understanding how MS elected removed the list of recent files and replaced it with opening a folder to see the recent files. That is now a 2 step process because you have to close the folder. I used the "recent items" a lot and I miss it - I'm sure others do ass well.
The solutions offered here only are partial, they only add the link to the start menu / jump lists, but those still open an actual folder which then has to be closed. If you open multiple files, then you have to close multiple folders. Odd...
I'm not a programmer - but I'm thinking (hoping!) that someone around here may be knowledgeable enough to find a way to return the actual "Recent Items" list, without opening a folder.
I'm thinking I may not be alone on this one...
Thank you!!

 

Frequent and Recently Closed in taskbar

Hi,

Kindly follow the steps provided below:

• On the start search, type Settings, click
  Personalization, and click Start
• Set the Show recently opened items in jump list on Start or the taskbar
  to Off

Hope the information provided is useful.