Windows 10: How to stop this unknown icon?!

Discus and support How to stop this unknown icon?! in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; This icon is keeps showing up as long as windows is running, it asks me to pick an app that I don't know! how to stop it please?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Ahmed Anwar1, Sep 25, 2024.

  1. How to stop this unknown icon?!


    This icon is keeps showing up as long as windows is running, it asks me to pick an app that I don't know! how to stop it please?

    :)
     
    Ahmed Anwar1, Sep 25, 2024
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  2. Yaqub K Win User

    System Icons on taskbar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

    If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:


    • Click on the search bar on the taskbar.

    • Type system icons.

    • Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.

    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Sep 25, 2024
    #2
  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Sep 25, 2024
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  4. How to stop this unknown icon?!

    desktop icons

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    Please try below steps and check if it helps to stop rearranging desktop icon automatically.


          • Right click on
            desktop, click on View.

          • Uncheck Auto arrange icons.

    Hope this helps. If issue persists, please reply with information for further assistance. We will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Vardhaman Shetti, Sep 25, 2024
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