Solved Taskbar tab shuts down Outlook instead of minimizing

Peano

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Running Windows 7 64 Pro

I've had the Quick Launch bar on the taskbar for years. Yesterday I inadvertently killed it, so I restored it. Now I'm having a weird problem with the Outlook tab.

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In this case I'm running Outlook, Pale Moon, IE, and Firefox.

Before, when I clicked one of the program tabs, this would maximize the window if it was currently minimized, or minimize it if currently maximized. All the tabs continue to work this way except Outlook. If that window is maximized and I click the tab, it shuts Outlook down and the tab disappears.

Although this isn't a major problem, it is a nuisance and also quite a puzzle. Any ideas as to why the tab might be shutting Outlook down instead of minimizing it?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 8100
OS
Win 7 x64
CPU
Intel ie-750 (quad core)
Motherboard
Dell 0T568R A00
Memory
8 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (4)
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon HD 5450 - 1GB DDR3
Sound Card
Realtek high def audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2209wa
Hard Drives
Western Digital 500 GB, 7200 (2 drives)
When it seems to disappear, see if it's not at the notification bar (right side). If you see a yellow outlook icon, right click on it and un mark Hide When Minimized
 

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  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    custom build
    OS
    Windows 7 HP 64
    CPU
    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
    Motherboard
    GA-Z170-HD3P
    Memory
    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG - Intel 530
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    (1) -1 SM951 – 128GB M.2 AHCI PCIe SSD drive for Windows 7 and Lubuntu
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    Thermaltake 450W TR2 gold
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    Old and good Chicony mechanical keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech mX performance - 9 buttons (had to disable some)
    Internet Speed
    500Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox 64
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
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    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
When it seems to disappear, see if it's not at the notification bar (right side). If you see a yellow outlook icon, right click on it and un mark Hide When Minimized

You are my hero! Thank you so much. Puzzle solved, nuisance banished, happiness restored. :geek:
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 8100
OS
Win 7 x64
CPU
Intel ie-750 (quad core)
Motherboard
Dell 0T568R A00
Memory
8 GB DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz (4)
Graphics Card(s)
Radeon HD 5450 - 1GB DDR3
Sound Card
Realtek high def audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 2209wa
Hard Drives
Western Digital 500 GB, 7200 (2 drives)
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