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hlp45777 · 07-15-2005, 07:03 PM

Does anyone out there know how to get the icons out of the taskbar for programs that are running? I can't figure out how to get rid of them! Some programs have a setting in options to keep them off the taskbar, but alot don't, any suggestions?

**Force Flow** · 07-15-2005, 09:24 PM

Do you want to stop them from actually running in the background, or simply hide the tray icon?

darkmaninc · 07-15-2005, 09:34 PM

what OS are you running and also what programs in particular are you referring to ??

macko72 · 07-16-2005, 03:54 AM

Right click on them choose exit!!!

And if you wonted to prevent them to even start try THIS tool, it's called start up manager!!!

rhys_925 · 07-16-2005, 04:10 AM

[QUOTE=macko72]Right click on them choose exit!!!QUOTE]
yeah but wouldnt that stop the application from actually running i was to belive that he just wanted to hide the system tray

macko72 · 07-16-2005, 04:12 AM

[QUOTE=rhys_925]

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Originally Posted by macko72

Right click on them choose exit!!!QUOTE]
yeah but wouldnt that stop the application from actually running i was to belive that he just wanted to hide the system tray

Some will stop but not all of them!!!

**Force Flow** · 07-16-2005, 11:03 PM

Lets wait to hear hlp45777's reply on what exactly he's trying to do.

hlp45777 · 07-17-2005, 06:36 AM

What I am concerned about here is that those icons are consuming ram, I use windows XP and have 512 meg, but ram is like gold to me, and I conserve it whenever and wherever I can so my programs run more quickly. I don't even use a backround on my desktop. I know things like Mcafee have to run but that little icon is unnecessary and wasting ram but does not have an option to remove it from the taskbar. I also keep my desktop icons to about 4 to conserve ram. I guess what I want besides the taskbar is to conserve ram any way I can. I dont want unnecessary programs running in the backround unless they contribut directly to running the operating system. I only want them to run when I tell them to, and quit when I am done with them. I also have seemed to develop a new problem yesterday! whenever I hit ctrl alt del to check running processes I can only see the programs that are running, my cpu usage tab and the others have dissapeared. What's up with that. I wanted to copy and paste the processes running in the backround so I could show them to you. I recently changed sysconfig to stop some startup processes, could that have done it? Thanks guys for all your help and your excellent knowledge.
Herb

***glc*** · 07-17-2005, 10:09 AM

You have to differentiate between the taskbar and the systray. Which are you referring to?

To get the tabs back in task manager, double click the top border of the window.

With the price of ram as cheap as it is now, you might just want to buy another 512 and slap it in.

Compared to the footprint of McAfee just being there, the extra footprint of a simple icon is negligible - I think you are looking for needles in a haystack.

hlp45777 · 08-01-2005, 08:54 PM

Will get more ram and have downloaded startup manager, thanks everyone.

07-15-2005, 07:03 PM	#1
hlp45777 Member (7 bit) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 86	Taskbar Control? Does anyone out there know how to get the icons out of the taskbar for programs that are running? I can't figure out how to get rid of them! Some programs have a setting in options to keep them off the taskbar, but alot don't, any suggestions? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Force Flow Barefoot on the Moon! Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 13,385	Do you want to stop them from actually running in the background, or simply hide the tray icon? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ There are two secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day, and you have to have a dream.

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darkmaninc Member (4 bit) Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vicksburg, MS Posts: 15	what OS are you running and also what programs in particular are you referring to ?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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macko72 Member (10 bit) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: London, England, United Kingdom Posts: 979	Right click on them choose exit!!! And if you wonted to prevent them to even start try THIS tool, it's called start up manager!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. Last edited by macko72; 07-16-2005 at 04:00 AM.

07-16-2005, 04:10 AM	#5
rhys_925 Member (1 bit) Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1	[QUOTE=macko72]Right click on them choose exit!!!QUOTE] yeah but wouldnt that stop the application from actually running i was to belive that he just wanted to hide the system tray Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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07-16-2005, 11:03 PM	#7
Force Flow Barefoot on the Moon! Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 13,385	Lets wait to hear hlp45777's reply on what exactly he's trying to do. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-17-2005, 06:36 AM	#8
hlp45777 Member (7 bit) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 86	What I am concerned about here is that those icons are consuming ram, I use windows XP and have 512 meg, but ram is like gold to me, and I conserve it whenever and wherever I can so my programs run more quickly. I don't even use a backround on my desktop. I know things like Mcafee have to run but that little icon is unnecessary and wasting ram but does not have an option to remove it from the taskbar. I also keep my desktop icons to about 4 to conserve ram. I guess what I want besides the taskbar is to conserve ram any way I can. I dont want unnecessary programs running in the backround unless they contribut directly to running the operating system. I only want them to run when I tell them to, and quit when I am done with them. I also have seemed to develop a new problem yesterday! whenever I hit ctrl alt del to check running processes I can only see the programs that are running, my cpu usage tab and the others have dissapeared. What's up with that. I wanted to copy and paste the processes running in the backround so I could show them to you. I recently changed sysconfig to stop some startup processes, could that have done it? Thanks guys for all your help and your excellent knowledge. Herb Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-17-2005, 10:09 AM	#9
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,786	You have to differentiate between the taskbar and the systray. Which are you referring to? To get the tabs back in task manager, double click the top border of the window. With the price of ram as cheap as it is now, you might just want to buy another 512 and slap it in. Compared to the footprint of McAfee just being there, the extra footprint of a simple icon is negligible - I think you are looking for needles in a haystack. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

08-01-2005, 08:54 PM	#10
hlp45777 Member (7 bit) Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 86	I understand! Will get more ram and have downloaded startup manager, thanks everyone. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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