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I am using Windows 7 Ultimate 64x. I have no icons on my task bar. I have tried all known tricks to get them back, so far nothing is working. I tried some third party addons, but they are not like the ones under windows. Check for malware, updated my video driver, still no icons. I patch my registry per instructions from different web sites. The only icons are open software and the normal ones to the right side and start orb on left.

What else I need to do to fix the problem?

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John Reese
2012-04-29 02:26:24
I solved problem myself, I had to turn back on my short cut arrows. I had Windows 7 tweak program, I used the tweak to turn my short cuts arrows on. Then my explorer Favorite display right and my icons on task bar return. Right click on file now I have Pin to Task bar back and working.In searching for a solution, I found out in Windows 64x (all versions) have known bug about turning off the short cut arrow if you turn off only one place. All tips I have try over past two weeks, then in my searching about short cut arrow.I have learn about inter workings of Windows 7 and different settings in differ places.
MHazell
2012-04-29 00:55:53
Get Microsoft Fixithttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/945011
ha14
2012-04-27 21:44:41
Fix broken desktop shortcuts and common system maintenance taskshttp://support.microsoft.com/mats/system_maintenance_for_windows/en-usMicrosoft Fixithttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/253679Microsoft Fix it Solution for Disappearing System Tray Icons http://support.microsoft.com/kb/9450111) open task manager2) Under process locate explorer.exe and click End process3) File-New Task (Run) type explorer.exe1.Click Start | Run. type cmd 2.Type SFC /ScanNow and press ENTER.To restore Internet Explorer to the Taskbar1. Click Start.2. Type Internet.3. When Internet Explorer appears in the menu, right-click it.4. Click Pin to Taskbar.