How to Fix Missing Application Tray Icons on Windows Vista and

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the Registry Editor.

   Open your PC's Registry Editor by pressing ⊞ Win+R, typing in regedit, and clicking Ok.
   
   This will now open your PC's Registry Editor.
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   Step 2: Open the folder "TrayNotify" by clicking on it.

   Navigate to it by opening the following folders HKEY_CURRENT_USER ► Software ► Classes ► Local Settings ► Software ► Microsoft ► Windows ► CurrentVersion ► TrayNotify (click on the folder). , This now 'refreshes' your PC's Application Tray icons.
   
   Then, immediately do the next step. , Press ⊞ Win or click the windows icon, then find and click Log off.
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   Step 3: Right-click on the values IconStreams & PastIconStream

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   Step 4: and click Delete.

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   Step 5: Logoff and log back on again.

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