Windows 7 - Two Control Panel Icons on Taskbar

Ok guys, don't know where to put this in. So I hoping for the best. This happens to me on every build that I install (7000, 7057, 7068, and 7077). I right click on the taskbar, go to toolbars, and select Desktop to show desktop icons on my taskbar. I always get two icons for control panel settings. It doesn't bug me b/c I can right click and delete the second icon. My problem is how do I keep it from doing it again every time I reboot the PC. Is there something in the registry that is doing this?

Happens to me too.It's annoying to say the least.

Hello GMP and Maka,

I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but you might try using this option below to pin a Control Panel icon on the taskbar to see if it works better for you.

Control Panel - Pin to Taskbar

Hope this helps,
Shawn

Actually it's on the right side of the taskbar.

Before and after

my mistake, homegroups icon took some time getting out of bed, here what it really looks like.

notice the two gear shifts i want only one of them,

I believe it because it's allowing you to select Control Panel as a whole or you can select the individual components within Control Panel without having to navigate Control Panel itself.

It does seem a bit strange though :s

how did you guys pin down the trash can? like that whever i do it i just get a folder icon

Try this thread

Recycle Bin - Pin to Taskbar

Hop it helps

Hi Mariojas, and welcome to Seven Forums.

You can use this to pin it to the taskbar.

Recycle Bin - Pin to Taskbar

Hope this helps,
Shawn

EDIT:
LOL, beat me.

Certainly makes a change mate LOL

its great thanks, but i wish i could drag stuff there and rightclick recycle