FG

Why does the task pictogram flashes instead of opening the program?

Fresh3 days ago
Mar 15, 202613581 views
Confidence Score0%
0%

Problem

Sometimes, when I select a click a program on the Windows 7 taskbar it won't appear (it doesn't gain focus and remains behind other open windows), and the icon will flash and turn orange. This happens reasonably frequently, and I've had it happen on two separate Windows installs on different machin…

Unverified for your environment

Select your OS to check compatibility.

1 Fix

Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification

Fix for: Why does the task pictogram flashes instead of opening the program?

Low Risk

Ah, that video makes it more clear and even your mouse cursor icon seems to have issues, I would suggest: Try updating video drivers. Try disabling/enabling the Desktop Window Manager service. Try disabling/enabling Aero. Use ShellExView and try to …

Awaiting Verification

Be the first to verify this fix

Sign in to verify this fix

Environment