One new feature with the Windows 7 Taskbar is the Notification Area automatically hides certain icons.
Here well take a look at making it a bit more manageable.
By default Windows 7 will hide software icons in the Notification Area on the Taskbar.
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If you never want any icon hidden, snag the arrow then Customize.
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