Windows Live, ICQ and taskbar.

Liqourice · Aug 18, 2010, 02:20 PM

This is something that annoys me a lot with Windows 7. I don't know if it's the apps or if it's windows itself that causes this but it's irritating and I don't want it.

When I close/minimize both windows live and icq I still have them on my taskbar, like this.

I want it like it used to be with XP, I only got the small icon on the right side of the taskbar. It works for most other apps like yahoo messenger and so on.

For windows live I don't even get the small icon like I did in XP, I do for ICQ though.

How do I fix this? I can't find ANY setting in either windows live or ICQ to correct this.

Takaharu · Aug 18, 2010, 02:42 PM

My sentiments exactly. It's a Windows 7 thing, probably because they expect everyone to use the default taskbar settings (extra-large icons). Programs can minimise to the system tray, they just decided to opt out that feature for WLM for Win7.
I haven't tried it with Windows 7 yet but I know this works with Vista: 4t-tray minimiser
You won't need the pro version - the free version works just fine.

Liqourice · Aug 18, 2010, 02:48 PM

Thanks, I'll give it a try!

BabylenTatarsky · Aug 26, 2010, 09:48 PM

Yeah I hated that at first too. Kinda got used to it now though.

Liqourice · Aug 28, 2010, 10:30 PM

I haven't but I'll try that app this weekend..

mkk · Aug 29, 2010, 12:09 AM

The workaround of putting the messenger program in Vista or XP -compatibility mode might still work.

Or if you'd like to try having ICQ and MSN in the same program, there is Miranda IM. I used Miranda just for that over several years before ditching ICQ, and now Miranda exclusively for MSN. It's a more clean little program than the default client, though web camera conversations might not be supported I guess.

Takaharu · Aug 29, 2010, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkk

The workaround of putting the messenger program in Vista or XP -compatibility mode might still work.

Nope, tried & tested. Checked all of the options in while using compatibility too - didn't seem to make a blind bit of difference.

Speaking of compatibility though, has anyone tried using it in XP Mode (the built-in virtual XP)?

Liqourice · Aug 29, 2010, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mkk

The workaround of putting the messenger program in Vista or XP -compatibility mode might still work.

Or if you'd like to try having ICQ and MSN in the same program, there is Miranda IM. I used Miranda just for that over several years before ditching ICQ, and now Miranda exclusively for MSN. It's a more clean little program than the default client, though web camera conversations might not be supported I guess.

There's a bunch of different multi-im clients but none of them are really good when it comes to webcam and voice. It might work but then again it might not... it's a bit like a lottery.

Aug 18, 2010, 02:20 PM	#1
Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,724 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Windows Live, ICQ and taskbar. This is something that annoys me a lot with Windows 7. I don't know if it's the apps or if it's windows itself that causes this but it's irritating and I don't want it. When I close/minimize both windows live and icq I still have them on my taskbar, like this. I want it like it used to be with XP, I only got the small icon on the right side of the taskbar. It works for most other apps like yahoo messenger and so on. For windows live I don't even get the small icon like I did in XP, I do for ICQ though. How do I fix this? I can't find ANY setting in either windows live or ICQ to correct this.

Aug 18, 2010, 02:42 PM	#2
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,862 Rep Power: 113 System Specs	Re: Windows Live, ICQ and taskbar. My sentiments exactly. It's a Windows 7 thing, probably because they expect everyone to use the default taskbar settings (extra-large icons). Programs can minimise to the system tray, they just decided to opt out that feature for WLM for Win7. I haven't tried it with Windows 7 yet but I know this works with Vista: 4t-tray minimiser You won't need the pro version - the free version works just fine. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Aug 18, 2010, 02:48 PM	Thread Starter #3
Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,724 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Re: Windows Live, ICQ and taskbar. Thanks, I'll give it a try!

Aug 26, 2010, 09:48 PM	#4
BabylenTatarsky Rocks Your Socks Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St. Helens [UK] Posts: 1,656 Rep Power: 63 System Specs	Re: Windows Live, ICQ and taskbar. Yeah I hated that at first too. Kinda got used to it now though. __________________

Aug 28, 2010, 10:30 PM	Thread Starter #5
Liqourice HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stockholm Posts: 1,724 Rep Power: 98 System Specs	Re: Windows Live, ICQ and taskbar. I haven't but I'll try that app this weekend..

Aug 29, 2010, 12:09 AM	#6
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Windows Live, ICQ and taskbar. The workaround of putting the messenger program in Vista or XP -compatibility mode might still work. Or if you'd like to try having ICQ and MSN in the same program, there is Miranda IM. I used Miranda just for that over several years before ditching ICQ, and now Miranda exclusively for MSN. It's a more clean little program than the default client, though web camera conversations might not be supported I guess.