How Do I Add Icons to Windows 10 System Tray?
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This takes you straight to the Settings > Personalization > Taskbar screen. Scroll down to the “Notification Area” section and click the “Select which icons appear on the taskbar” link. Use the list here to customize which icons appear on the taskbar.

How do I enable system tray icons?

Solution

  1. Press WINDWS+Q, type “taskbar settings”, and press ENTER to open the Taskbar settings.
  2. Press SHIFT+TAB once to navigate to the last section: “Select which icons appear on the taskbar”
  3. Press ENTER to select it.
  4. TAB once, then press SPACEBAR to turn on “Always show all icons in the notification area”.

How do I add apps to my system tray?

To pin apps to the taskbar

  1. Press and hold (or right-click) an app, and then select More > Pin to taskbar.
  2. If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app’s taskbar button, and then select Pin to taskbar.
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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