Windows 10: Why is my settings only showing in the task bar but not opening a window?

Discus and support Why is my settings only showing in the task bar but not opening a window? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Whenever we click on anything we can’t see it. The icon is on the task bar and if we hover we see the window but it’s so tiny.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Tyler Davis6, Feb 9, 2025.

  1. Why is my settings only showing in the task bar but not opening a window?


    Whenever we click on anything we can’t see it. The icon is on the task bar and if we hover we see the window but it’s so tiny.

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    Tyler Davis6, Feb 9, 2025
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  2. 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, Feb 9, 2025
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  3. Anna Hahn Win User
    Throttlestop obsidian not showing readouts in task bar

    Hello

    I had the previous version of throttlestop installed on a surface pro running windows 10 and it was working beautifully but now I am having trouble getting throttlestop to show temp/cpu reporting in the windows task bar. I have 'Task Bar' checked in the main window but still nothing appears. The check boxes within Options for Notification Area such as CPU Temp and CPU Mhz do not respond when clicked. Am i missing something/is there something else I need to do in order to get throttlestop obsidian to report to the task bar?


    Thanks so much!
     
    Anna Hahn, Feb 9, 2025
    #3
  4. GaelRiver Win User

    Why is my settings only showing in the task bar but not opening a window?

    Search bar in task bar

    If you're referring to Windows 10, follow these steps cricket league unlimited diamond to disable suggestions in the Start Menu and show recent opened items:

    1. Deactivating Suggestions:
      • Right-click on the Windows Start button.
      • Select "Settings" from the menu.
      • In the Settings window, click on "Personalization."
      • On the left sidebar, choose "Start."
      • Look for the option called "Show suggestions occasionally in Start" and toggle it off.
    2. Activating Recent Opened Items:
      • In the same "Start" settings, ensure that the "Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start or the taskbar" option is enabled.
    If you're using a different operating system or referring to specific software or applications, please provide more details, and I'll be glad to assist you further.
     
    GaelRiver, Feb 9, 2025
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