Windows 10: Starts multiple instances of Outlook and does not show icon active in taskbar.

Discus and support Starts multiple instances of Outlook and does not show icon active in taskbar. in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; My new (6 weeks old) Surface Notebook (Win 10) started to do this: 1- I have Outlook running with a couple of emails opened. 2- I start Chrome (full... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by PhilippeJeanjean, Aug 21, 2018.

  1. Starts multiple instances of Outlook and does not show icon active in taskbar.


    My new (6 weeks old) Surface Notebook (Win 10) started to do this:


    1- I have Outlook running with a couple of emails opened.

    2- I start Chrome (full screen) - Chrome comes to the forefront but the Outlook icon in the taskbar is not underlined to show that it is running in the background.

    3- I click on the Outlook icon in the taskbar to bring Outlook forward but instead, it starts a new instance. So, I have now 2 instances of Outlook running. I have done it 4 times and I have now 4 instances of Outlook running.


    Anyone else seeing that?

    :)
     
    PhilippeJeanjean, Aug 21, 2018
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    jboydgolfer, Aug 21, 2018
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  3. 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, Aug 21, 2018
    #3
  4. Mark Ole Win User

    Starts multiple instances of Outlook and does not show icon active in taskbar.

    Taskbar icons

    Hi,

    To address your concern, follow the steps below on how to show hidden icons on the taskbar.

    • Open Settings, and click on the Personalization
      icon.
    • Click on Taskbar on the left side, and click on the
      Select which icons appear on the taskbar
      link under the Notification area section on the right.
    • Turn on Always show all icons in the notification area at the top

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Mark Ole, Aug 21, 2018
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