Windows 10: Taskbar shows double icons when I click program pinned there only once

When I single-click on an any icon pinned to my taskbar to start that program, I always get two windows of the application open up and begin to run. It is getting pretty irritating to have to close the unnecessary second instance of the program. How can I get a single-click, single application running experience that should be happening?

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Double icons on my taskbar when program start

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

You may follow the steps provided below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

• When you click on that program are you getting any error message?
• Which icon appear in the taskbar?

Try to unpin that programs from the taskbar and pin again.

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.

 

Pin Program Icon to Taskbar Permanently


By reset clearing, I meant the suggestion at the bottom of that thread.
Taskbar Pinned Apps - Reset and Clear in Windows 10

I have done a,b,c. With safe mode new user and normal mode new user, the icon doesn't stay for any programs.
With my main account, safe mode and normal mode, icon doesn't stay for any programs, except for Chrome's icon which stays in normal mode.

 

Hidden taskbar icons and taskbar icons options in CREATORS UPDATE

Hi Davor,

Taskbar shows us see the programs that we're currently using as well as those that we pinned. It helps us to easily navigate from one program to another. We can update the settings of your taskbar to show it on your desktop. Here's how:

• Press the Windows icon on your keyboard.
• Click on Settings (gear icon).
• Select Personalization then go to Taskbar.
• Check Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode and
  Automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode options. Make sure to turn them off.

Let us know if the steps above resolved your concern.