extra icon in taskbar running QB64PE in Windows 11

[madscijr]

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

[SMcNeill]

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.

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






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





OR....






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

[madscijr]

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.

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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?

[SpriggsySpriggs]

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.

[madscijr]

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!