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extra icon in taskbar running QB64PE in Windows 11 - madscijr - 01-26-2024

I recently got a new computer which came with Windows 11, and running QB64PE 3.10.0 on it, I can't help but notice an extra command prompt icon shows up in the taskbar (see screenshot). The prompt is mostly blank with "QB64PE.exe" in it. Is this normal? If I right-click on it in the taskbar and select Close Window, the QB64PE IDE closes as well, so I guess it's needed. Is there any configuration I can do to hide it or make it go away? Any info appreciated!

PS Here is my system info, if it helps: 
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Processor    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10610U CPU @ 1.80GHz   2.30 GHz
Installed RAM    32.0 GB (31.8 GB usable)
System type    64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch    Touch support with 10 touch points

Edition    Windows 11 Pro
Version    22H2
Installed on 12/30/2023
OS build    22621.3007
Experience    Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22681.1000.0

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RE: extra icon in taskbar running QB64PE in Windows 11 - SMcNeill - 01-26-2024

That's the terminal.  You have 2 real options:

1) Go into the settings and change it to COMMAND PROMPT for default.

Or 2) Set it to autohide the terminal.


See that V arrow.  Click it to access the Settings.



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And there's the Default terminal application.   Change it to Windows Console Host.

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OR....


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Click the APPEARANCE OPTION and slide those sliders to hide the teminal, and toss it in the notification area.

RE: extra icon in taskbar running QB64PE in Windows 11 - madscijr - 01-26-2024

(01-26-2024, 02:50 PM)SMcNeill Wrote: That's the terminal.  You have 2 real options:

1) Go into the settings and change it to COMMAND PROMPT for default.

Or 2) Set it to autohide the terminal.
Thank you sir, I will give that a try!

Out of curiosity, why is the terminal opened by default now - there may be some purpose I'm not aware of?

RE: extra icon in taskbar running QB64PE in Windows 11 - SpriggsySpriggs - 01-26-2024

Microsoft is phasing out Command Prompt in favor of Windows Terminal. It used to be a secondary option but is now the default in Windows 11.

RE: extra icon in taskbar running QB64PE in Windows 11 - madscijr - 01-26-2024

(01-26-2024, 04:35 PM)SpriggsySpriggs Wrote: Microsoft is phasing out Command Prompt in favor of Windows Terminal. It used to be a secondary option but is now the default in Windows 11.
Aha, thanks, I did not know that. 
Something new to learn about!  Smile