Games showing in the task bar

[mac]

I don't understand why some programs that start when the computer starts
show minimized in the long task bar and others show inside the hidden icons
next to the tray. For example: I installed Skype in two of my computers:
In one it shows inside the hidden icons drop down grouping and in the other
PC shows as minimized at start. Both are Windows 7 Home premium and neither
shows in the startup menu.

Can I control what goes in the hidden icons next to the tray at boot?

Thanks,
mac

 

[Parko]

I don't understand why some programs that start when the computer starts
show minimized in the long task bar and others show inside the hidden
icons next to the tray. For example: I installed Skype in two of my
computers: In one it shows inside the hidden icons drop down grouping
and in the other PC shows as minimized at start. Both are Windows 7
Home premium and neither shows in the startup menu.

Can I control what goes in the hidden icons next to the tray at boot?

Thanks,
mac

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows7/products/features/jump-lists

 

[KCB]

I don't understand why some programs that start when the computer starts
show minimized in the long task bar and others show inside the hidden
icons next to the tray. For example: I installed Skype in two of my
computers: In one it shows inside the hidden icons drop down grouping and
in the other PC shows as minimized at start. Both are Windows 7 Home
premium and neither shows in the startup menu.

Can I control what goes in the hidden icons next to the tray at boot?

Thanks,
mac

You probably need to check the Settings for each program. Here is a general
page that shows how to control which icons are hidden or shown:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-AU/windows7/Change-how-icons-appear-in-the-notification-area

 

[mac]

Thank you! Good information regarding the notification area.

mac