This issue is so annoying. Like what's the point of using multiple desktop tabs to make your work smooth when you have to hover over every window to see what the application is.
Disappearance of Windows 11 Taskbar Icons after Switching Virtual Desktops
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Anonymous
Windows 11 22H2
In Windows 11's built-in virtual desktop feature, there is a high probability that icons of active applications on the current desktop may not be displayed when switching between different virtual desktops. The icons only appear when I click on the respective application. I have attempted to resolve the issue through restarts and using Sfc and Dism for repairs, but the problem persists. An essential configuration to note is that the taskbar is set to display windows only from the current desktop.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Performance and system failures
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
2023-12-10T14:54:42+00:00 ***I take this post back. It worked for a while but is back to flaking out.***
To this, I just yesterday updated my computer with the latest Microsoft updates and the latest Dell updates (I have a Dell XPS) and it seems to have fixed the problem. We'll see over time.
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Anonymous
2023-12-10T14:06:25+00:00 I'm facing the same issue.
I have the supposed fix installed:
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Anonymous
2023-12-09T11:29:56+00:00 Didn't work for me. However, I do like the instant switching so I'm keeping it.
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Anonymous
2023-12-08T19:33:17+00:00 Same issue here