DesktopWindowXamlSource now appears on my Win 10 taskbar?

Anonymous
2023-01-10T16:18:40+00:00

Starting today an invisible window named DesktopWindowXamlSource appears on my Win 10 Pro taskbar. Closing this window shuts down OneDrive so it has something to do with OneDrive. All updates are installed on this PC. How do I get rid of this annoying icon on the taskbar. Thanks.

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  1. Lester Bernard Reyes 85,510 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-01-10T16:50:02+00:00

    Hi and thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today.

    I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, this error is actually related to the OneDrive app, and for us to fix the issue kindly uninstall then reinstall the OneDrive app, you may follow the steps below:

    To uninstall:

    Press the Windows key + R then type in:

    appwiz.cpl

    Then hit OK

    Look for Microsoft OneDrive > Right-click then click uninstall

    Restart the PC, then download and install it from this link:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-ww/microsoft-365/o...

    Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

    Bernard

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