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
    2024-11-05T14:53:04+00:00

    Issue still persists on Windows 11 23H2 (OS Build 22631.4317).

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-02T22:45:42+00:00

    You can also click in the bottom right hand corner (this minimizes all windows), then click it again (which will restore all windows).

    Or you can also click and drag the invisible icons to bring them back.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-29T14:00:38+00:00

    Still?
    Always

    24H2 (Build 26100.2161)

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-10-29T07:58:04+00:00

    Windows 24H2 same problem

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-28T08:08:39+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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    Still the issue persists. Mutli desktop multi screen system. Its a real pain...

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