![]() |
|
22 Apr 2011 | #1 |
|
Taskbar - Notification Area Issue
Hello,
After waking up, as per usual, I turn on my computer. Let it boot up, and login to my user (who is administrator). After walking away, I sit down, and notice I have no icons in my notification area on my task bar. I proceed to restart my computer, thinking maybe my computer is loading rather slow - I was wrong. I then began searching for help through Google and I found others with the same issue - most of which had been resolved. I decided to try each of these solutions, unfortunately, none of them seemed to work in any way. (If you're wondering, I tried Reset_Notifications_Icons_List.reg, Notification clear [program] and manually removing the 'explorer.exe' process and adding it again through the Task Manager). Also, my pinned taskbar programs seem to be a lot large than they previously were. Which I'm not happy about. Images below show changes in my task bar; Before: ![]() Now: ![]() As you can tell in the picture now, I am also no longer able to change settings. If anyone could give me a solution to this issue; much would be appreciated. Thank-you in advance. |
My System Specs![]() |
. |
|
22 Apr 2011 | #2 |
|
Taskbar Button Grouping - Enable or Disable Hope this helps... |
My System Specs![]() |
22 Apr 2011 | #3 |
|
Thanks for that
![]() |
My System Specs![]() |
. |
|
22 Apr 2011 | #4 |
|
Any time.
Have you tried restarting Windows Explorer, and/or checked the settings for the notification area? To restart Explorer type "TSKILL EXPLORER" in the Start/Search box and hit return. To check the notification area settings, right-click a blank area of TaskBar, select Properties > Notification Area tab > Customize, and see if these are all blank? If so try hitting the "Restore default Icon Behavior" link there? Have you run any third party cleanup software very recently? |
My System Specs![]() |
22 Apr 2011 | #5 |
|
Hello Fakeplasticspoo, and welcome to Seven Forums.
The tutorial below can help show you how to enable your system icons again from your second screenshot above. System Icons - Enable or Disable Hope this helps, Shawn |
My System Specs![]() |
22 Apr 2011 | #6 |
|
The restart advice was pretty much the same thing as when I manually did it through the task manager.
When I click "Restore default Icon Behavior", it does nothing. It all continues to stay grey. Other than the clock. I did run clean-up-software just yesterday; I installed it to my portable hard-drive and ran it. It wouldn't let me continue through the 'cleaning' process, as it wanted me to register. I decided not to do it, and uninstalled it - I also use Tune-up Utilities often, is this the same sort of software ? |
My System Specs![]() |
22 Apr 2011 | #7 |
|
The restart advice was pretty much the same thing as when I manually did it through the task manager.
When I click "Restore default Icon Behavior", it does nothing. It all continues to stay grey. Other than the clock. I did run clean-up-software just yesterday; I installed it to my portable hard-drive and ran it. It wouldn't let me continue through the 'cleaning' process, as it wanted me to register. I decided not to do it, and uninstalled it - I also use Tune-up Utilities often, is this the same sort of software ? What other software dod you run that wanted you to register? I suspect that may be part or all of the problem. Next time try Crap Cleaner (CCleaner). |
My System Specs![]() |
22 Apr 2011 | #8 |
|
The restart advice was pretty much the same thing as when I manually did it through the task manager.
When I click "Restore default Icon Behavior", it does nothing. It all continues to stay grey. Other than the clock. I did run clean-up-software just yesterday; I installed it to my portable hard-drive and ran it. It wouldn't let me continue through the 'cleaning' process, as it wanted me to register. I decided not to do it, and uninstalled it - I also use Tune-up Utilities often, is this the same sort of software ? As I suspected it's likely the cleanup software has nuked your Tray notifications cache. What do you see in the Tray settings? Try checking any of the items there and/or restoring the defaults again, and reboot (which I should of said earlier, sorry). And of course check out the tutorial above. A tip for cleanup software is to use something well respected such as CCleaner, and be sure to check out what the implications of different setting are - CCleaner has detailed documentation on their site for this purpose... |
My System Specs![]() |
22 Apr 2011 | #9 |
|
Hello Fakeplasticspoo, and welcome to Seven Forums.
The tutorial below can help show you how to enable your system icons again from your second screenshot above. System Icons - Enable or Disable Hope this helps, Shawn I must say, excellent response time. Thank-you again. |
My System Specs![]() |
22 Apr 2011 | #10 |
|
You're most welcome. I'm glad that we were able to help.
![]() |
My System Specs![]() |
![]() |
Thread Tools | |
Similar help and support threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
How to add a program to notification area of taskbar Can I add a program to those available for the notification area of the task-bar? How? Can I delete a program from those available for the notification area of the task-bar? How? There are programs that I do not use in the notification area and I want others. |
General Discussion | |||
Black Box in notification area of taskbar So I have a problem... I am currently running a SONY VAIO VPCCW21FX with an NVIDIA 310M graphics card installed. Recently, a black box has appeared in the right side of the taskbar, starting from just left of the change language dialog and going all the way right. When ending the explorer.exe... |
Hardware & Devices | |||
Losing Icon From Taskbar's Notification Area Hello, Two Users on my PC. I'm "Administrator" I use a small program called ClipMagic. Works fine. The other user does not use it at all. |
General Discussion | |||
Change notification area and disabling taskbar thumbn. I'm not sure if this is possible. Is there a way to change the taskbar notification area to act just like the good old WinXP? I mean, when you click on the button to show hidden icons, slide to the left showing them all instead of opening that small window with them. ... |
Customization | |||
Taskbar notification area icon spacing Hi all! Is it possible somehow to modify the vertical spacing of the icons in the notification area (systray) ? I set my taskbar height bigger than the default, so my icons are placed into more rows: https://www.sevenforums.com/picture.php?pictureid=1274&albumid=198&dl=1253871737&thumb=1 ... |
Customization |
Our Sites |
Site Links |
About Us |
Find Us |
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd All times are GMT -5. The time now is 18:58. |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |