Have you ever looked at your Windows Explorer systray icons and noticed that some of them appear to be outdated or not reflecting the current status of the program? This can be frustrating and may lead you to think that there is something wrong with your computer. Fear not, as there is a simple solution to this problem – refreshing systray icons in Windows Explorer.
Before we dive into the steps to refresh your systray icons, it is important to understand what these icons represent. Systray icons are small icons that appear in the system tray, also known as the notification area, on the right side of the taskbar. They provide quick access to programs and their status, such as network connection, volume control, and battery life.
Now, let’s get started with the steps to refresh systray icons in Windows Explorer:
Step 1: Close all programs
Before refreshing the systray icons, it is important to close all programs that are currently running. This will ensure that the process is not interrupted and all icons are refreshed properly.
Step 2: Open Task Manager
To open Task Manager, you can either right-click on the taskbar and select “Task Manager” or press “Ctrl + Alt + Delete” and choose “Task Manager” from the options.
Step 3: End Windows Explorer process
In Task Manager, click on the “Processes” tab and locate “Windows Explorer” in the list of processes. Right-click on it and select “End task”.
Step 4: Restart Windows Explorer
In Task Manager, click on “File” and select “Run new task”. Type “explorer.exe” in the box and click “OK” to restart Windows Explorer.
Step 5: Refresh systray icons
Once Windows Explorer is restarted, the systray icons should automatically refresh. If you still see outdated or incorrect icons, you can manually refresh them by following these steps:
1. Right-click on an empty space in the taskbar and select “Taskbar settings”.
2. Scroll down and click on “Select which icons appear on the taskbar”.
3. Toggle off the icons that are not refreshing and turn them back on.
4. Close the settings window and the systray icons should now be refreshed.
Congratulations, you have successfully refreshed systray icons in Windows Explorer! You should now see the updated and correct icons for all programs in the systray.
It is important to note that some programs may not have the option to refresh their systray icons. In this case, you may need to close and reopen the program to see the updated icon.
In conclusion, refreshing systray icons in Windows Explorer is a simple process that can help keep your taskbar organized and up to date. By following these steps, you can easily fix any outdated or incorrect icons and have a more efficient and visually pleasing systray.
