Windows 10: Invisible taskbar icon

I have installed Minecraft launcher from Microsoft Store and it doesn't have an icon on my taskbar when it is pinned on it and when it is running. I tried uninstalling and installing a few times and it didn't fix the issue. However, on my desktop, the shortcut to the launcher works perfectly fine. Can you please help me?

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Minecraft Launcher's Taskbar Icon is Invisible

Yesterday, I was playing Minecraft when I realized that that Minecraft launcher taskbar icon was invisible. When I pinned the launcher, I could move the invisible icon around on my taskbar, creating gaps between other, already pinned programs. Someone asked this question and got the answer "try reinstalling the launcher". That person said the suggestion worked and resolved their problem.

Since the issue is relatively benign, I decided to ignore it rather than interrupt playing Minecraft with the chore of reinstalling the launcher. Today, I discovered that the issue resolved itself thanks to shutting down my computer at the end of each day (restarting it). In summary, you can fix the invisible icon problem by simply restarting your computer, no need to reinstall the Minecraft Launcher. I'm just writing this "question" because the other question post that suggested the reinstall is now locked, so everyone that goes looking for the solution to this issue are getting the muss less efficient solution of reinstalling compared to the much quicker and simpler solution of restarting their PC. Anyway, hopefully this helped you. Have a good one!

TLDR;

If your Minecraft Launcher taskbar icon is invisible, before you try uninstalling and reinstalling the launcher, try simply restarting your computer. It worked for me and is much less of a chore than going through the reinstallation process. Have a good one!

 

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:

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  Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
  
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  Type system icons.
  
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  Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.
  

Hope it helps.

 

Ghost icons in taskbar

Hi YTM. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Try these fixes which have always worked for invisible icons on taskbar:

https://www.guidingtech.com/fix-windows-10-invi...

https://www.windowsbasics.com/2019/06/how-to-fi...

https://www.compsmag.com/blog/fix-windows-10-in...

https://www.thewindowsclub.com/taskbar-icons-ar... (Avoid ad links which intrude into editorial copy, especially avoid Restoro and Reimage ads)

https://thegeekpage.com/invisible-icons-pinned-...



I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions. Please report back results for all steps given so I know what else to suggest if necessary.

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