Windows 7 minimised windows?

Simon · Aug 16, 2011, 19:34:18

I've just been asked by a new Windows 7 user where minimised windows "go" and how to restore them, as they are apparently not in the taskbar.

Glenn · Aug 16, 2011, 19:38:40

They are in my task bar.

.Griff. · Aug 16, 2011, 19:38:55

It sounds like they have multiple windows open and when they minimise a specific window it's combining with others and they assume it's disappeared.

Right click on the Taskbar, click "properties", then where it says "Taskbar buttons" change it to "Never combine".

Next time they minimise a window it will appear in the taskbar.

Simon · Aug 16, 2011, 19:40:45

Cheers, Griff.

Technical Ben · Aug 16, 2011, 20:17:58

Else hover over the combined list to get the erm, list.
So if you have like 20 fire fox windows and 2 word documents, you only get 2 icons/tabs/windows in the task bar. It's great IMO. Just hover over FF for the 20 FF windows or Word for the 2 word documents.

Simon · Aug 16, 2011, 20:53:44

I think they were saying they weren't getting any buttons in the taskbar, but I've yet to hear back again.

Lance · Aug 16, 2011, 23:23:48

Depending on the programme being minimised, it might hide in the system tray next to the clock.

Technical Ben · Aug 16, 2011, 23:43:29

Quote from: Lance on Aug 16, 2011, 23:23:48
Depending on the programme being minimised, it might hide in the system tray next to the clock.

Oh, yep. Forgot about that. Things like Steam even do it now.

Simon · Aug 16, 2011, 23:45:02

Yeah, I didn't like that system tray layout when I saw it, all bunched together like that. I think I'd want to change that back to the 'usual' type.