Don't know what it's called, but want to fix. Please Help


  1. Posts : 119
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Don't know what it's called, but want to fix. Please Help


    Recently I received a couple virus' from a download. I've taken care of that problem but since then it disabled my ability to open the task manager, which I also fixed, but one other thing it did which was strange is change the way my..uhh bottom right half of my superbar works. I've provided a screenshot so you can understand what I'm talking about. I would like them to be back to clicking the little up arrow and having them all grouped together. Thanks ^^
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  2. Posts : 1,117
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #2

    Right click the taskbar >
    Select Properties >
    Click the Customize button in the section called Notification area >
    Un-check box Always show all icons and notification in the taskbar.
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  3. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #3

    Hello Levelchaser,

    You can uncheck the Always show all icons on the taskbar box in the Notification Area Icons window to have this back.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn

    EDIT:
    LOL, Marvin beat me to it.
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #4

    That does raise an interesting question: What is this notification area box behind the little up arrow actually called?
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  5. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    I don't know the proper name, but I've always called it the "Notification Area Expansion box".
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  6. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #6

    Thanks Shawn. Kind of a long name. How about NAEB.
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  7. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #7

    LOL, works for me.
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  8. Posts : 119
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Thanks everybody for the easy and quick fix (:
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  9. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #9

    You're most welcome. :)
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