Windows 10: Why do my programs open in the task bar

Discus and support Why do my programs open in the task bar in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Since the last update I select my programs in the start menu by right clicking on them and when they start they appear in the task bar and I have click... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Len1940, Sep 20, 2020.

  1. Len1940 Win User

    Why do my programs open in the task bar


    Since the last update I select my programs in the start menu by right clicking on them and when they start they appear in the task bar and I have click on the to open the programs, please can you tell me how to go back to the old way.
    My version is 2004 ( O/S build 19041.508)

    :)
     
    Len1940, Sep 20, 2020
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  2. dav46220 Win User

    Programs run minimized on task bar

    First it was chrome then a week or so later Excel started doing it. The program open and they show on the task bar if you move the curser over them you can see that the program is open but you can not enlarge the small window the controls for enlarge and
    minimize do not show only an x to close. I do not know of any software changes unless there was an update for something.

    I tried the steps you outlined and they had no effect.

    Thanks for the help, any other suggestions? I am lost without my excel!
     
    dav46220, Sep 20, 2020
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  3. Cannot modify Task Bar settings

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue persists.

    • Right click on the Task Bar.
    • Uncheck the option " Lock the Taskbar."

    Hope this helps.
     
    Arvind Ram, Sep 20, 2020
    #3
  4. Mikky_888 Win User

    Why do my programs open in the task bar

    how to successfully pin files to the task bar

    I use to be able to drag and drop files onto the task bar and they would reside withing the file list for that program. Since the recent upgrade it appears that I am not able to pin a file to the program on the task bar. Suggestions?
     
    Mikky_888, Sep 20, 2020
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