Taskbar Active Highlight Appears Behind Wrong Icon

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pcdragin

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Every time I open windows explorer, the active application highlight appears behind the Control Panel icon instead of the Explorer icon.

Is there a way to fix this?

Thanx,

Randy
 

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Dell Inspiron D530
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Windows 7
pcdragin said:
Every time I open windows explorer, the active application highlight appears behind the Control Panel icon instead of the Explorer icon.

Is there a way to fix this?

Thanx,

Randy
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Can you provide a screenshot...i do not image it entirely
 

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Here is the screen capture that you requested: (Please see the attachment).

moz-screenshot-3.png
 

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I am completely confused as to what is the problem here. Are you able to explain it better?
 

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Dell OP7010
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Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
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4 Dell 24" LCD
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Dell
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pcdragin said:
Here is the screen capture that you requested: (Please see the attachment).

moz-screenshot-3.png
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Do you mean it's more like transparancy than the other one?
It is pretty normal, when you swap to the other open window it will do the same effect.
or
You might open the Control Panel instead of Explorer...are you sure? I've never seen this on my computer yet, when openning Explorer or Control Panel that they do swap Icons.


PS: I do not know if it related but maybe a clean of Icons stream could do it.
I have attached .reg for you, merge it and reboot, see if it the same.
 

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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 - x64 [Non-UEFI Boot]
CPU
Ivy Bridge Core i5 3570K (Delidded)
Motherboard
Asus P8Z77-V LE PLUS
Memory
G.Skill "Ares" DDR3 PC3-12800 - 1600MHz (16Gb)
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Dual-RX480-O4G
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z w/5.1 sound system
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus IPS 23"
Screen Resolution
16/9
Hard Drives
Internal:
500Go Sata 6Gb/s (x2)
500Go Sata 3Gb/s (x2)
SSD 60Go Sata 6Gb/s
PSU
In Win C 900W Series 80+ Platinum
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Thermaltake Chaser A71
Cooling
Custom Water Cooling Loop
Keyboard
Cooler Master QuickFire XTi
Mouse
Razer Imperator 2012 (4G)
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
IE 11.0.xxx Rtm
Other Info
"Raid0" with Intel Smart Response Technology (HDD/SSD)
WindowsStar,

Please see the screen capture in this thread. The only programs open are Firefox & Windows Explorer. The Firefox highlight appears behind the Firefox icon as it should. However, no highlight appears behind the Windows Explorer icon; instead one shows behind the Control Panel icon.

Thanx,

Randy
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron D530
OS
Windows 7
Ok, I think I get it, what is really open? Windows Explorer?
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg
WindowsStar,

Yes, just windows explorer & Firefox.

Thanx,

Randy
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron D530
OS
Windows 7
By any chance did you change Windows Explorer's Icon?

Edit: Maybe the second picture is better.
 

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My Computer

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PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg
No, I didn't change the icon. When I click on the Windows Explorer Icon, it does open Windows Explorer. However, after minimizing Windows Explorer I have to click on the control Panel Icon to re-open it. It does not open the Control Panel.

Thanx,

Randy
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron D530
OS
Windows 7
Any software you used sometimes to tweak 7 interface?
Could it be a malware trying taking control?

Worth a try to SFC/Scannow the computer and a full scan for virus....
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Professional SP1 - x64 [Non-UEFI Boot]
CPU
Ivy Bridge Core i5 3570K (Delidded)
Motherboard
Asus P8Z77-V LE PLUS
Memory
G.Skill "Ares" DDR3 PC3-12800 - 1600MHz (16Gb)
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Dual-RX480-O4G
Sound Card
Creative Sound Blaster Z w/5.1 sound system
Monitor(s) Displays
Asus IPS 23"
Screen Resolution
16/9
Hard Drives
Internal:
500Go Sata 6Gb/s (x2)
500Go Sata 3Gb/s (x2)
SSD 60Go Sata 6Gb/s
PSU
In Win C 900W Series 80+ Platinum
Case
Thermaltake Chaser A71
Cooling
Custom Water Cooling Loop
Keyboard
Cooler Master QuickFire XTi
Mouse
Razer Imperator 2012 (4G)
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
IE 11.0.xxx Rtm
Other Info
"Raid0" with Intel Smart Response Technology (HDD/SSD)
I just enabled "God Mode" & put it on the taskbar. Could that be it?

Thanx,

Randy
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron D530
OS
Windows 7
pcdragin said:
I just enabled "God Mode" & put it on the taskbar. Could that be it?

Thanx,

Randy
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Yes that is it! Remove it from the taskbar and put the normal Windows Explorer on the taskbar.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg
Solved. Thanx all for your help.

Randy
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron D530
OS
Windows 7
You are welcome. I am glad we could help.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell OP7010
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise (x64); Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
Memory
16GB
Monitor(s) Displays
4 Dell 24" LCD
Screen Resolution
1280x1024
Keyboard
Dell
Mouse
Dell Optical
Internet Speed
40meg
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