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MitchMcConnell
Copper Contributor
Feb 11, 2025

Taskbar keeps underlining app icons after they're closed.

I am writing to report a bug I am experiencing with the taskbar in Windows 24H2 (26100.863 and 26100.994). The issue is that the taskbar continues to underline app icons even after the applications have been closed. This is happening consistently and across different applications.

I have attached a screenshot that demonstrates the issue.


Steps to reproduce:
Open any application.
Close the application.
Observe that the taskbar continues to underline the closed application's icon. (Not in every attempts.)

Additional information:
Windows version: 24H2 (26100.863 and 26100.994)

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

 

2 Replies

  • MaxineWaters's avatar
    MaxineWaters
    Iron Contributor
    Feb 12, 2025

    Go to Settings > System > About and click on "Reset" under "Additional reset options".

  • farleyduhaa7's avatar
    farleyduhaa7
    Iron Contributor
    Feb 12, 2025

    Sometimes, simply restarting the Windows Explorer process can resolve user interface glitches.

    1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
    2. In the Processes tab, find Windows Explorer.
    3. Right-click on it and select Restart. This will refresh the explorer and may clear the underline issue.

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