Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar?

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  1. Posts : 261
    Windows 10 Pro x64 Version 1903
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    Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar?


    Is it possible to configure an application so it doesn't appear in the task bar?

    Thanks
    Dave
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  2. Posts : 1,579
    Windows 10 Pro
       #2

    Right-click on its icon in the taskbar and select "Unpin from taskbar".
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  3. Posts : 261
    Windows 10 Pro x64 Version 1903
    Thread Starter
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    Sorry, I should have been clearer. The application isn't pinned to the task bar.

    When the application is running, it appears in the task bar, and in this case I don't want it to appear there. I know it is possible to do it in code as some applications have configuration options that allow them not to show there ... (at least when minimised).

    Does that clarify what i'm looking for?

    Thanks
    Dave

    Sorry, I
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  4. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
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    perdrix said:
    Sorry, I should have been clearer. The application isn't pinned to the task bar.

    When the application is running, it appears in the task bar, and in this case I don't want it to appear there. I know it is possible to do it in code as some applications have configuration options that allow them not to show there ... (at least when minimised).

    Does that clarify what i'm looking for?

    Thanks
    Dave

    Sorry, I
    One of 3 things:
    - give the application shortcut a 'blank' icon,
    - move the running application to another 'Virtual Desktop'
    - download and run any one of a dozen softwares that will minimize a running application to the System Tray instead of the Taskbar.
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  5. Posts : 1,579
    Windows 10 Pro
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    perdrix said:
    Sorry, I should have been clearer. The application isn't pinned to the task bar.

    When the application is running, it appears in the task bar, and in this case I don't want it to appear there. I know it is possible to do it in code as some applications have configuration options that allow them not to show there ... (at least when minimised).

    Does that clarify what i'm looking for?

    Thanks
    Dave

    Sorry, I
    Ah, OK. Then maybe it's a matter of following Brink's Tutorial found here: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5...dows-10-a.html
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  6. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
       #6

    I think this is more or less what the OP is after:

    Configuring an application so it doesn't show in the taskbar?-2015-12-21-16_40_07-.png

    (It's only 'glowing' cuz my mouse had just hovered on it)
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  7. Posts : 261
    Windows 10 Pro x64 Version 1903
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Except I don't want it in the task bar even when displayed :) Looks like I'm out of luck on this one
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  8. Posts : 56,806
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
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    perdrix said:
    Except I don't want it in the task bar even when displayed :) Looks like I'm out of luck on this one
    You could open a new desktop, fire up your app, switch back to original desktop, and it won't show. Only on the desktop you started it on.
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  9. Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
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    perdrix said:
    Except I don't want it in the task bar even when displayed :) Looks like I'm out of luck on this one
    ... Or,
    try "TrayIT"

    http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/trayit.html


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  10. Posts : 56,806
    Multi-boot Windows 10/11 - RTM, RP, Beta, and Insider
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    Edwin, I just tried that and it appears all it does is move it to the notification tray.
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