Taskbar to show how many windows opened

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  1. Posts : 5
    Windows
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    Taskbar to show how many windows opened


    I recently upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Is it possible for the Windows 10 taskbar to give me some sort of indication as to how many windows I have opened for a particular application?

    For example, in Windows 7, if I have multiple browser windows (not tabs) opened, the taskbar would show a graphical representation of how many windows I have opened (http://imgur.com/bHJkUxm).

    In Windows 10, I only see a small bar next to the icon that represents either one window or multiple windows. Is there a way to configure Windows 10 to be able to see how many windows I have opened (just like in Windows 7)?
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  2. Posts : 505
    Windows 10 Pro (Mix of Builds) / Linux Mint
       #2

    That would have to be third party to give a number, if you mouse hover over the icon (it's not a "bar", but showing multiple instances of that icon so to speak, stacked) you would see windows open to show you each.
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  3. Posts : 5
    Windows
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Sorry, I'm not looking for a number to appear on the icon. I'm looking for some sort of visual indication on the icon that shows how many windows of that particular app is opened.
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  4. Posts : 15,025
    Windows 10 IoT
       #4

    Taskbar > properties > taskbar buttons > never combine ? Not exactly what your looking for but it should show you how many instances are open. Your taskbar will get cluttered up a bit though.
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  5. Posts : 5
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    Thread Starter
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    Sorry, I should have been more clear. I meant this (highlighted in green): Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet
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  6. Posts : 15,025
    Windows 10 IoT
       #6

    That's how my taskbar looks? An extra bar down the side for each extra instance of that program.
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  7. Posts : 30,526
    Windows 10 (Pro and Insider Pro)
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    icu222much said:
    I recently upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Is it possible for the Windows 10 taskbar to give me some sort of indication as to how many windows I have opened for a particular application?

    For example, in Windows 7, if I have multiple browser windows (not tabs) opened, the taskbar would show a graphical representation of how many windows I have opened (http://imgur.com/bHJkUxm).

    In Windows 10, I only see a small bar next to the icon that represents either one window or multiple windows. Is there a way to configure Windows 10 to be able to see how many windows I have opened (just like in Windows 7)?
    This is a native Windows 10 behavior. Just make sure you don't have small icons selected in taskbar options.
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  8. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
       #8

    I'm guessing it was an 'Aero' feature that got dropped with, or after Windows 8. I could be wrong though.
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  9. Posts : 30,526
    Windows 10 (Pro and Insider Pro)
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    I don't have any third party themes or other features installed and it shows under active applications icon.
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  10. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
       #10

    AndreTen said:
    I don't have any third party themes or other features installed and it shows under active applications icon.
    Same here but it still only shows as 'two' even if you have more open.

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