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    Vista Icons?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by popextra, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. popextra

    popextra Notebook Consultant

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    I've been doing alot of googling but i cant find what i'm looking for..
    Is there anyway to hide an icons on the system tray, without it coming back after a reboot??? I want a program i'm running on my laptop to NOT have its icon on the notification area.
     
    popextra, Aug 23, 2009
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  2. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    Tried searching for Hide Icons?

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 23, 2009
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  3. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    That ^ and have you checked in that program' options / preferences / settings, for being able to chose whether you want to place an icon in the system tray or not?
     
    fonduekid, Aug 23, 2009
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  4. popextra

    popextra Notebook Consultant

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    Yes.
    The program has no option to hide its icon when running.
    I did alot of googling and i did not find anything useful. I want to hide the icon permanently (such that it doesn't show up on the system at all and doesn't re-appear after restarting)
     
    popextra, Aug 24, 2009
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  5. fonduekid

    fonduekid JSUTAONHTERBIRCKINTEHWLAL

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    If I may ask, what program is it?
     
    fonduekid, Aug 24, 2009
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  6. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Right Click on the Taskbar
    Properties
    Notification Area (tab)
    Hide Inactive Icons (check)
    Customize (button)
    Behavior -> Hide (Pulldown)
     
    Lithus, Aug 24, 2009
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  7. popextra

    popextra Notebook Consultant

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    Lithus, the icon will still be on the system tray. I want it to be totally invisible.
    The name of the program is Refog.
     
    popextra, Aug 24, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    To make it totally invisible, you actually have to download custom software.

    Edit:

    There is a Group Policy/ Registry Key that allows you to hide the whole System Tray.
     
    surfasb, Aug 24, 2009
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  9. qhn

    qhn Notebook User

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    +1 for a 3rd party app if one can find it. Windows registry would blanket the whole system tray and not just a certain app as OP wishes. Bummer really.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 25, 2009
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  10. davepermen

    davepermen Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    heh, the only thing you would record from me would be this:

    *inserts usb stick to F:"

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    F:\pskill refog.exe



    what ever nice purpose your usage may have..


    and no, if the app won't allow to disable the icon, you can't really remove it. and i am suspicious about your good purpose of using that tool and trying to hide it...
     
    davepermen, Aug 25, 2009
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  11. popextra

    popextra Notebook Consultant

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    :D
    Without giving details, I'm installing it on MY computer to outsmart one of my smart friends. :rolleyes:
     
    popextra, Aug 25, 2009
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