Windows 10: How to get rid of the line under open programs on taskbar

This thin blue line appeared again under websites I have open in my taskbar. It had gone away but back after the Anniversary Update. I find it distracting and want it gone. I use was IE 11 as my default but now see Edge as default program if that helps

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Line in taskbar under open programs

Hi,

Thank you for posting your response. We understand your concern.

I would like to inform you that the lines that you see under the apps in the Task bar is very normal. The lines appears only when the apps are opened either on the desktop or the background as an indication that the apps are still running.

Hope this information helps.

Regards

 

Line in taskbar under open programs

When I first upgraded to Windows 10, the colored line under open programs appeared in the task bar. Some time ago, however, those lines disappeared. I have several programs pinned to my task bar, so now I have to click on each program to see if it
is open or not, as the line does not appear.

Those lines, however, do appear when I re-size the taskbar by enlarging it.

I checked my screen resolution
and it is the correct, recommended one.

 

The line is there by design to indicate there is one or more windows open.

(You shouldn't find default programs changing randomly if that's what seems to have happened- separate issue)

 

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Are you using the Anniversary Update? If you are using 1511 then look at post 44 in this thread
How to get rid of the line under the taskbar icons ? - Page 5 - Windows 10 Forums
I am going to see if I can do it to the Anniversary Update.

Jerry

 

If wanting to get rid of that blue line you obviously want to get rid of the vertical 'shadow' on the right side of the icon when 2 or more open programs on the Taskbar. Personally I like seeing the "prompt" that programs are open, also like Mac OS X that puts a white dot under icons on the Dock [taskbar] to indicate open programs.

 

If you want this for the anniversary edition look at post #67.
How to get rid of the line under the taskbar icons ? - Page 7 - Windows 10 Forums

Jerry