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problem with pin to taskbar #11074

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opened 2026-01-31 02:37:57 +00:00 by claunia · 5 comments
claunia commented 2026-01-31 02:37:57 +00:00
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Originally created by @swarnakrishnan on GitHub (Oct 20, 2020).

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Windows build number: Windows 10 ver 2004 build 19041.208
Windows Terminal version (if applicable): 1.3.2651.0

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After installing, Open the terminal and then pin it to taskbar, Later when you unpin it from the taskbar the app closed but a space is created in the taskbar.

Expected behavior

Get unpin normally.

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@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2020):

That's the darndest thing, I can't repro this at all. Does this persist across a machine reboot?

@zadjii-msft commented on GitHub (Oct 23, 2020): That's the darndest thing, I can't repro this at all. Does this persist across a machine reboot?
claunia commented 2026-01-31 02:37:59 +00:00
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@ghost commented on GitHub (Oct 27, 2020):

This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has been marked as requiring author feedback but has not had any activity for 4 days. It will be closed if no further activity occurs within 3 days of this comment.

@ghost commented on GitHub (Oct 27, 2020): This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has been marked as requiring author feedback but has not had any activity for **4 days**. It will be closed if no further activity occurs **within 3 days of this comment**.
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@v1peractual commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2021):

I am currently having this issue. Could I do something to help debug?

@v1peractual commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2021): I am currently having this issue. Could I do something to help debug?
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@v1peractual commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2021):

Yes, it persists across reboots.

@v1peractual commented on GitHub (Jul 27, 2021): Yes, it persists across reboots.
claunia commented 2026-01-31 02:37:59 +00:00
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@JFLarvoire commented on GitHub (Sep 20, 2021):

I have the same problem with the Windows Terminal Preview 1.11.2421.0.

Other annoying symptoms possibly related:
I have two links to start Windows Terminal Preview:

  • Apps / Windows Terminal Preview
  • Programs / Windows System / Windows Terminal Preview

Both allow starting the terminal preview. But...

  • The first one displays the icon correctly on the taskbar.
    But if I pin it, I can't start a new instance from the taskbar.
    The error popup says:
    "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item."
    When unpinned, this one does not leave a blank space.

  • The second one displays a blank icon on the taskbar.
    If I pin it, I can start new instances from the task bar.
    When unpinned, this one leaves a blank space in the taskbar, as described in this bug.

I tried uninstalling and reinstalling WTP, but this does not resolve the issue.
My system in running Windows 10.0.19044.123, with all updates installed.

I think the second link that causes the issue was created by myself, by dragging the first link to the desktop, then on to the C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools directory.
But I need that second link, since the first one has that severe permission error once pinned!

@JFLarvoire commented on GitHub (Sep 20, 2021): I have the same problem with the Windows Terminal Preview 1.11.2421.0. Other annoying symptoms possibly related: I have two links to start Windows Terminal Preview: - Apps / Windows Terminal Preview - Programs / Windows System / Windows Terminal Preview Both allow starting the terminal preview. But... * The first one displays the icon correctly on the taskbar. But if I pin it, I can't start a new instance from the taskbar. The error popup says: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." When unpinned, this one does not leave a blank space. * The second one displays a blank icon on the taskbar. If I pin it, I can start new instances from the task bar. When unpinned, this one leaves a blank space in the taskbar, as described in this bug. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling WTP, but this does not resolve the issue. My system in running Windows 10.0.19044.123, with all updates installed. I _think_ the second link that causes the issue was created by myself, by dragging the first link to the desktop, then on to the `C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Tools` directory. But I *need* that second link, since the first one has that severe permission error once pinned!
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