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Software Discussion => Other Software Problem => Topic started by: Lion_Heart on February 03, 2013, 09:46:27 am

Title: Windows Live Messenger and the system tray in Window 7
Post by: Lion_Heart on February 03, 2013, 09:46:27 am

Windows Live Messenger and the system tray in Window 7





Close Windows Live Messenger on Windows 7 and it'll display its icon on the taskbar, chewing up useful application space, rather than in the system tray where many believe it belongs.


Fortunately there's a very quick fix: right-click the shortcut to Windows Live Messenger, click Properties > Compatibility, check "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and choose "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" from the list. Close Messenger and its icon should now appear in the system tray, just as you'd expect.