Disappearance of Windows 11 Taskbar Icons after Switching Virtual Desktops

Anonymous
2023-11-24T09:01:51+00:00

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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-09-26T23:30:56+00:00

    Almost a year later this issue still has not been fixed.

    The only workaround i've found is to install Windhawk and the mod "Taskbar Disappearing Icon Fix for Windows 11"

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-25T13:28:29+00:00

    Hello all,

    problem is solved on my side thanks to latest KB5034204 I've installed today

    The problem still occurs for me, even after this update.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-10T12:04:17+00:00

    Microsoft says Build 23580 in the Dev channel fixed it 2 months ago， but this is only for insiders. Does anyone know when normal users can get this fix?

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-04T18:57:56+00:00

    Came here looking for a solution to this. Glad to see I am not the only one, I thought I was going crazy. Too bad this hasn't been addressed yet...

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-27T17:34:05+00:00

    exact same issue, wouldn't mind a fix either.
    I'd post a snip but it seems like this board doesn't support that.

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