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That "underline" underneath taskbar icons was apparently added to indicate the application is open (vs. just pinned). I don't need this indicator.
Is there any way to remove the open application indicator that appears as a line underneath Windows 10 taskbar items?
I tried this custom theme, but it did not work. Other places where this has been asked:
Below are several products advertised as window managers, which are maybe worth checking as their description includes changing a window icons. (I have no experience with any of them.)
Freeware
7Conifier
XNeat Windows Manager
RegToy
Commercial (alphabetical order, trials available)
Actual Window Manager
Title Bar Changer Studio
Transparent Window Manager
TweakWindow
WindowStudio
Have you tried running a memory test on the RAM for that machine, I recommend creating a boot-able CD or booting from a USB key drive with Memtest 86+ version 4.20 to test the RAM on the machine. I have seen weird random issues like this in the past and it was a memory issue.You can download the free utility from http://www.memtest.org/. Other then that, I understand update the Video driver but you could also try updating the Chipset driver if you haven't already done so. Then look at updating BIOS for that machine. That being said definitely run the memtest first because if the RAM does have problems, it is likely other programs and installs will also have problems.
I just did some Googling that might be helpful, if my previous suggestions don't work out. Check out this URL from Microsoft Answers, it has a lot of great suggestions to narrow the scope of the problem http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-desktop/windows-7-taskbar-icons-disappear/1ae80c85-04fc-4bef-8a1f-56ee4dc154c5
I have also pasted a screenshot that might be helpful, notice the check box I have set at the bottom of the screenshot regarding inactive icons. Perhaps your icons are disappearing when Windows decides they are in active. I know this mainly pertains to the notification area of the task bar and it might be a long shot, but I thought I might put it out there just in case it helps.
Cheers
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update: This solution had some weird side-effects, so I stopped using it. Leaving for historical purposes (and people who don't want to shell out a few bucks for the new solution I use.)
I figured it out: NoLine custom theme + UltraUXThemePatcher!
Upvote/comment if you'd like the files required with detailed instructions. (You can mess up your computer if you don't install the correct theme that matches your version of Windows.)