microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
Fix Powertoys tray icon sometimes not appearing
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Description
Microsoft PowerToys version
0.99.1
Installation method
Microsoft Store
Area(s) with issue?
System tray interaction
Steps to reproduce
It might be because of explorer restart or just doesnt show at startup
✔️ Expected Behavior
powertoys tray icon should always appear on taskbar
❌ Actual Behavior
sometimes dissapear for some reason until the powertoys window is opened
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Research direction
Start by reproducing the missing tray icon on PowerToys 0.99.1 installed from the Microsoft Store, including normal startup and an Explorer restart. Inspect the system tray interaction behavior and compare it with the case where opening the PowerToys window restores the icon. Done means the icon consistently appears on the taskbar without opening the window.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 38/100