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Windows Update and Wrong Icons assigned to program - Broken Pinning of Programs in the Task Bar

Anonymous
2024-08-29T09:23:54+00:00

Even after stopping the Windows Update that stalls after the 8% mark.

Task Icons for running programs are messed up. in the For example I use Opera and the icon was that of the terminal. More over if you try to pin them, no luck. nothing happens

Still a problem after reboot

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update

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  1. John DeV 164.9K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-08-29T09:57:17+00:00

    Hi, good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    When was the last time it worked properly? Have you made any changes to your computer recently?

    Please try the following methods below.

    **Restart Windows Explorer

    Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

    Select the Processes tab.

    Scroll down and look for Windows Explorer

    Right click then select Restart.

    **Please try to run SFC and DISM to check for any system errors and corrupted files.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/402652...

    After that, restart your computer

    **Please try creating a new local administrator account then check if the issue persists.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/man...

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have further concerns by clicking the "Reply" button below to continue the conversation.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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