How to change Icons that Show on the Taskbar in Windows 7

This article is a how-to document detailing how to remove icons from the taskbar in Windows 7. This can be useful for removing unwanted icons that clutter up the taskbar.

  1. Locate the unwanted icon on the taskbar. In this example, it is Internet Explorer.
    Windows 7 Taskbar, Internet Explorer
  2. Right-click on the icon.
    Internet Explorer Icon
  3. Choose the Unpin this program from taskbar option.
    Menu, Unpin from Taskbar
  4. The icon has been removed.
    Windows 7 Taskbar, No Internet Explorer

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