Notification area, show hidden icons, stuck in the foreground randomly

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  1. Posts : 37
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    Notification area, show hidden icons, stuck in the foreground randomly


    Hello.

    I am at random getting my Show Hidden Icons stuck in the foreground, and not dissapearing when I click anywhere else. Only way to fix it is to click the Show Hidden Icons button again.. it's a minor thing, but it's greatly irritating. Usually happens when I have clicked on a hidden icon in there, but that's not confirmed as again.. that happens at random, and sometimes when I didn't click anything. I posted an image just to show what I have in the hidden icons, I got a lot because I don't like it cluttering my notification area.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Notification area, show hidden icons, stuck in the foreground randomly-sevenforums.png  
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #2

    A few things you could play with to see if they might fix this:

    Try a different theme.
    Change the size of the taskbar buttons(icons) in Taskbar Properties.
    Run a System File Check:
    SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

    Start Windows with a clean startup:
    Troubleshoot Application Conflicts by Performing a Clean Startup
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 37
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Try a different theme.. that gets me thinking. I got 2 screens, and I'm using a software called Ultramon only to have 2 different wallpapers on 2 different screens.. could that be causing the issue?
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #4

    I can't say for sure.
    Can you temporarily disable it so you can see if that fixes the problem ?
    That's what doing a clean startup should help with in finding the cause for a problem.

    I've tried some "multi-monitor utilities" and they caused issues for me, so i don't use them
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 216
    Windows 7
       #5

    If the dual screen isn't the problem take a look HERE for some common icon problems in taskbar.
    Just keep scrolling down until you see what you may need to do.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 37
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Baddog22556 said:
    If the dual screen isn't the problem take a look HERE for some common icon problems in taskbar.
    Just keep scrolling down until you see what you may need to do.
    I think you didn't fully read. I'm speaking about the Show Hidden Icon area, not the whole taskbar. My taskbar is always visible, like I want it to be.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 37
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #7

    DavidE said:
    I can't say for sure.
    Can you temporarily disable it so you can see if that fixes the problem ?
    That's what doing a clean startup should help with in finding the cause for a problem.

    I've tried some "multi-monitor utilities" and they caused issues for me, so i don't use them
    I'm gonna have UltraMon shut down for a while, normally use my computer and see if I still encounter the issue I got.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 37
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #8

    Somacruz said:
    DavidE said:
    I can't say for sure.
    Can you temporarily disable it so you can see if that fixes the problem ?
    That's what doing a clean startup should help with in finding the cause for a problem.

    I've tried some "multi-monitor utilities" and they caused issues for me, so i don't use them
    I'm gonna have UltraMon shut down for a while, normally use my computer and see if I still encounter the issue I got.
    Well, it happened again yesterday. With UltraMon shut. Gonna go through the other options you posted.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 37
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #9

    Well the system scan said something about corrupt files but could not fix them. As I can't post the log here as it's too big I'll link it from my OneDrive.

    CBS.log: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resi...int=file%2ctxt

    P.S. I changed it to TXT for easy-to-read inside OneDrive.com
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 6,330
    Multi-Boot W7_Pro_x64 W8.1_Pro_x64 W10_Pro_x64 +Linux_VMs +Chromium_VM
       #10

    I can't help with fixing SFC errors
    You could create a new thread in the https://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/ sub-forum.
    From what I've read, the experts that know how to manually fix SFC errors, hang out there, and might be able to help.
    Unfortunately the most knowledgeable expert i know of, @NoelDP, is under the weather and might not be able to help now.

    My prayers and wishes to NoelDP in a healthy recovery.

    If no-one can help you manually fix your SFC errors, you might consider a Repair Install or a Clean Install.
    Here's a few tutorials that might help if you're interested:
    Repair Install
    Clean Install Windows 7
    Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7
      My Computer


 
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About 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 03:52.
Find Us