Windows 10: Task bar icon turning orange and switching to other app

Sometimes my icons on the task bar turn orange and close the window i was using and switch to another one. I have no idea what is causing this

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Task Bar Icons Turn Orange and Blink - Apps Lock up

Brand new computer but have been using Windows 10 for awhile. My active task bar icons randomly turn orange and blink. The associated apps lock up. This seems to happen randomly when using Alt + Tab to toggle between windows. I can't seem to find much
out there about this. I have to enter task manager and end processes. Not fun when you are an accountant and have to close down work (AT TAX TIME!)

 

battery icon on task bar

Hi Pete,

Windows 10 has a feature to personalize your task bar icons. To retrieve the missing battery icon on your taskbar, kindly follow the steps below:

• Right click on the taskbar and select Settings.
• Under Notification Area, click Turn system icons on or off.
• Look for Power and toggle Power to On. Your battery icon should appear in the system tray again.

Let us know if this worked.

 

Missing Photos app on Task Bar

The icon on the Task Bar has disappeared. The space where the Icon was is still there and if I click on it the Photos app works. I can see my photos, edit them and use them. If I go to the app's list I can see the Photo app. If I click to add the app
to the Task Bar I get the message to "Un pin from Start". I noticed when the Photo app is open the bar at the top of the screen has change color from the blue I am use to seeing to a pale Orange color.