

Some of you may encounter “Windows 10 desktop icons missing” issue like below.

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Since Windows Vista and Windows 7, the " system tray" is now called " notification area" - both are, and refer to, exactly the same thing, namely the area of the taskbar next to the clock the new name is just less technical-sounding, and Microsoft found it more user-friendly. From now on, iTunes will be hidden from the Windows taskbar when you minimize it. Locate the last two checkboxes of this tab if needed, check the " Show iTunes icon in system tray" to enable the checkbox below it finally, check the " Minimize iTunes window to system tray" checkbox and click OK to apply your new settings.

Hide iTunes when you minimize it in Windowsįrom iTunes' main window, go the Edit menu, and choose Preferences now click on the Advanced tab.
