Windows 10: Taskbar missing open application icons.

Discus and support Taskbar missing open application icons. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,I have a windows 11 23H2with multiply displays. I have quite frequent issue, that icons in taskbar are missing from open applications. Check picture... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by JanBremec, Jan 10, 2024.

  1. JANBREMEC
    JanBremec Win User

    Taskbar missing open application icons.


    Hi,I have a windows 11 23H2with multiply displays. I have quite frequent issue, that icons in taskbar are missing from open applications. Check picture below.It is quite annoying, as I have to click on it to see what app it is or I am looking for. I believe I had same issue on win10. This happens daily.Does anyone else have same issue with taskbar and is there any solution to it?Thank you.

    :)
     
    JanBremec, Jan 10, 2024
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  2. KRISHNA PRASOBH V
    Krishna Prasobh V Win User

    Volume icon missing from Taskbar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that the volume icon is missing in Action center. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

    • Open Settings and choose system.
    • Click on Notifications and Actions.
    • Click on Select which icons appear in Taskbar.
    • Turn on Volume.
    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Jan 10, 2024
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  3. ROSE CAL
    Rose Cal Win User
    Blank icon on taskbar windows 10

    Hi Jirad,

    Corrupted system files or application may be one of the possible causes why some icons in your Taskbar is missing. To efficiently assist you, kindly answer the following questions:

    • Have you made any recent changes prior to this issue?
    • Does this happen only with the 3 apps you've mention or with other application also?
    • Are you getting any error messages when you tried to click those apps with missing icons in your Taskbar?

    Meanwhile, we suggest that you follow the steps shared by Guru Khan G on this
    thread on how to troubleshoot missing Taskbar icons. This will also help you
    scan for corruption and restore corrupted files/Windows corruptions error.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Jan 10, 2024
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  4. YAQUB K
    Yaqub K Win User

    Taskbar missing open application icons.

    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, Jan 10, 2024
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