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HunterApollo
Iron Contributor
Apr 10, 2026

How to stop the popup preview for taskbar icons ?

If I hover over a taskbar icon, I get a popup with a miniature view of the target page.

This is very recent. I have no idea how I might have caused that. I haven't been in the registry recently.

I use the "StartIsBack" app (AKA "StartAllBack"). It's an app that attempts to emulate the Win XP taskbar. I've been using it for about 50 years without problems.

Thanks

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  • Kyreer's avatar
    Kyreer
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 14, 2026

    I've found several completely free, built-in ways to stop those taskbar popup previews on Windows 11. Since you're using StartAllBack (the modern name for StartIsBack), I've also included settings within that app that can help.