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
    2025-01-14T13:18:27+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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    I would just like to emphasize that it's the year 2025 and the problem is still here! Hey Microsoft, are all your "talented" engineers still there?

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-12-14T17:57:09+00:00

    26100.1742 still has the issue. What the hell is Microsoft doing?

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-06T11:05:33+00:00

    Its time to switch for mac

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-17T02:05:19+00:00

    Just one week until the 1 Year Anniversary of this bug not being fixed.

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  5. 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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