Windows 7 Taskbar and Systray are reset after a power outage
I've lost power on my win7 system about 30 times over the last three years. When the system boots back up, the taskbar and systray are completely reset to their defaults.
- All custom toolbars are removed
- The system tray icons are reset
The only modifications that remain are the "pinned" apps, probably because they are set by shortcuts in a system folder.
I'm guessing I'm not alone in experiencing this.
How do you make Windows 7 remember the taskbar and systray states after a power outage?
windows-7 taskbar
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I've lost power on my win7 system about 30 times over the last three years. When the system boots back up, the taskbar and systray are completely reset to their defaults.
- All custom toolbars are removed
- The system tray icons are reset
The only modifications that remain are the "pinned" apps, probably because they are set by shortcuts in a system folder.
I'm guessing I'm not alone in experiencing this.
How do you make Windows 7 remember the taskbar and systray states after a power outage?
windows-7 taskbar
asked Aug 9 '16 at 18:43
JeffJeff
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No idea, why windows is behaving that way. (You could try restoring the registry from backup if you have one, it might save you the trouble of setting it all up again.) Using a UPS with communications cable could safely run your system on battery when the power goes out and shutdown your machine when the battery gets low so it goes down gracefully before the battery loses power entirely. For short outages it just keeps your machine running. Might not be that bad of an idea if your line power is that unreliable.
– Mimp
Aug 9 '16 at 18:46
Believe me, I've had "battery backup/UPS" on my shopping list for a long time. Don't think it'll ever happen at this point.
– Jeff
Aug 9 '16 at 18:48
Jeff, The taskbar setup is saved during a logoff session. Technically speaking, in case of sudden reboot/crashes, the previously saved taskbar values should be used as a fallback mechanism. Not sure why it doesn't happen. If you need a script solution to backup Taskbar automatically at startup, let me know.
– Win32Guy
Aug 12 '16 at 0:06
w32sh, that would be great. If you'd like to create an answer with the script, I'll test it out. What is the name of the file that's responsible for saving the taskbar values? Does it need to be copied via a shadow copy or can it be copied normally? Oh and by the way, the systray is also reset.
– Jeff
Aug 12 '16 at 2:32
Technically (i.e. pedantry ahead), there is no such thing as the "system tray" - you're thinking of the notification area. :)
– Ben N
Aug 12 '16 at 14:55
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I've lost power on my win7 system about 30 times over the last three years. When the system boots back up, the taskbar and systray are completely reset to their defaults.
- All custom toolbars are removed
- The system tray icons are reset
The only modifications that remain are the "pinned" apps, probably because they are set by shortcuts in a system folder.
I'm guessing I'm not alone in experiencing this.
How do you make Windows 7 remember the taskbar and systray states after a power outage?
windows-7 taskbar
asked Aug 9 '16 at 18:43
JeffJeff
298414
I've lost power on my win7 system about 30 times over the last three years. When the system boots back up, the taskbar and systray are completely reset to their defaults.
- All custom toolbars are removed
- The system tray icons are reset
The only modifications that remain are the "pinned" apps, probably because they are set by shortcuts in a system folder.
I'm guessing I'm not alone in experiencing this.
How do you make Windows 7 remember the taskbar and systray states after a power outage?
windows-7 taskbar
windows-7 taskbar
asked Aug 9 '16 at 18:43
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Jeff
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asked Aug 9 '16 at 18:43
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No idea, why windows is behaving that way. (You could try restoring the registry from backup if you have one, it might save you the trouble of setting it all up again.) Using a UPS with communications cable could safely run your system on battery when the power goes out and shutdown your machine when the battery gets low so it goes down gracefully before the battery loses power entirely. For short outages it just keeps your machine running. Might not be that bad of an idea if your line power is that unreliable.
– Mimp
Aug 9 '16 at 18:46
Believe me, I've had "battery backup/UPS" on my shopping list for a long time. Don't think it'll ever happen at this point.
– Jeff
Aug 9 '16 at 18:48
Jeff, The taskbar setup is saved during a logoff session. Technically speaking, in case of sudden reboot/crashes, the previously saved taskbar values should be used as a fallback mechanism. Not sure why it doesn't happen. If you need a script solution to backup Taskbar automatically at startup, let me know.
– Win32Guy
Aug 12 '16 at 0:06
w32sh, that would be great. If you'd like to create an answer with the script, I'll test it out. What is the name of the file that's responsible for saving the taskbar values? Does it need to be copied via a shadow copy or can it be copied normally? Oh and by the way, the systray is also reset.
– Jeff
Aug 12 '16 at 2:32
Technically (i.e. pedantry ahead), there is no such thing as the "system tray" - you're thinking of the notification area. :)
– Ben N
Aug 12 '16 at 14:55
add a comment |
No idea, why windows is behaving that way. (You could try restoring the registry from backup if you have one, it might save you the trouble of setting it all up again.) Using a UPS with communications cable could safely run your system on battery when the power goes out and shutdown your machine when the battery gets low so it goes down gracefully before the battery loses power entirely. For short outages it just keeps your machine running. Might not be that bad of an idea if your line power is that unreliable.
– Mimp
Aug 9 '16 at 18:46
Believe me, I've had "battery backup/UPS" on my shopping list for a long time. Don't think it'll ever happen at this point.
– Jeff
Aug 9 '16 at 18:48
Jeff, The taskbar setup is saved during a logoff session. Technically speaking, in case of sudden reboot/crashes, the previously saved taskbar values should be used as a fallback mechanism. Not sure why it doesn't happen. If you need a script solution to backup Taskbar automatically at startup, let me know.
– Win32Guy
Aug 12 '16 at 0:06
w32sh, that would be great. If you'd like to create an answer with the script, I'll test it out. What is the name of the file that's responsible for saving the taskbar values? Does it need to be copied via a shadow copy or can it be copied normally? Oh and by the way, the systray is also reset.
– Jeff
Aug 12 '16 at 2:32
Technically (i.e. pedantry ahead), there is no such thing as the "system tray" - you're thinking of the notification area. :)
– Ben N
Aug 12 '16 at 14:55
No idea, why windows is behaving that way. (You could try restoring the registry from backup if you have one, it might save you the trouble of setting it all up again.) Using a UPS with communications cable could safely run your system on battery when the power goes out and shutdown your machine when the battery gets low so it goes down gracefully before the battery loses power entirely. For short outages it just keeps your machine running. Might not be that bad of an idea if your line power is that unreliable.
– Mimp
Aug 9 '16 at 18:46
No idea, why windows is behaving that way. (You could try restoring the registry from backup if you have one, it might save you the trouble of setting it all up again.) Using a UPS with communications cable could safely run your system on battery when the power goes out and shutdown your machine when the battery gets low so it goes down gracefully before the battery loses power entirely. For short outages it just keeps your machine running. Might not be that bad of an idea if your line power is that unreliable.
– Mimp
Aug 9 '16 at 18:46
Believe me, I've had "battery backup/UPS" on my shopping list for a long time. Don't think it'll ever happen at this point.
– Jeff
Aug 9 '16 at 18:48
Believe me, I've had "battery backup/UPS" on my shopping list for a long time. Don't think it'll ever happen at this point.
– Jeff
Aug 9 '16 at 18:48
Jeff, The taskbar setup is saved during a logoff session. Technically speaking, in case of sudden reboot/crashes, the previously saved taskbar values should be used as a fallback mechanism. Not sure why it doesn't happen. If you need a script solution to backup Taskbar automatically at startup, let me know.
– Win32Guy
Aug 12 '16 at 0:06
Jeff, The taskbar setup is saved during a logoff session. Technically speaking, in case of sudden reboot/crashes, the previously saved taskbar values should be used as a fallback mechanism. Not sure why it doesn't happen. If you need a script solution to backup Taskbar automatically at startup, let me know.
– Win32Guy
Aug 12 '16 at 0:06
w32sh, that would be great. If you'd like to create an answer with the script, I'll test it out. What is the name of the file that's responsible for saving the taskbar values? Does it need to be copied via a shadow copy or can it be copied normally? Oh and by the way, the systray is also reset.
– Jeff
Aug 12 '16 at 2:32
w32sh, that would be great. If you'd like to create an answer with the script, I'll test it out. What is the name of the file that's responsible for saving the taskbar values? Does it need to be copied via a shadow copy or can it be copied normally? Oh and by the way, the systray is also reset.
– Jeff
Aug 12 '16 at 2:32
Technically (i.e. pedantry ahead), there is no such thing as the "system tray" - you're thinking of the notification area. :)
– Ben N
Aug 12 '16 at 14:55
Technically (i.e. pedantry ahead), there is no such thing as the "system tray" - you're thinking of the notification area. :)
– Ben N
Aug 12 '16 at 14:55
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Have you tried performing "System Restore"?
If there's a recent restore point before the changes on the taskbar occurred, it's possible the changes will be reverted. Just be sure you haven't installed any programs after the restore point because it will be deleted and you have to reinstall them.
answered Aug 15 '16 at 5:52
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I think this is your problem. However, we can't download it and supply. You may have to talk to Microsoft customer service for their hotfix.
answered Aug 16 '16 at 15:54
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To the one person who added this question to their favorites, and 2+ years after the fact, I discovered (by accident) that the problem was an app I was running in the background called AllSnap. Hope this helps someone.
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Have you tried performing "System Restore"?
If there's a recent restore point before the changes on the taskbar occurred, it's possible the changes will be reverted. Just be sure you haven't installed any programs after the restore point because it will be deleted and you have to reinstall them.
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Have you tried performing "System Restore"?
If there's a recent restore point before the changes on the taskbar occurred, it's possible the changes will be reverted. Just be sure you haven't installed any programs after the restore point because it will be deleted and you have to reinstall them.
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Have you tried performing "System Restore"?
If there's a recent restore point before the changes on the taskbar occurred, it's possible the changes will be reverted. Just be sure you haven't installed any programs after the restore point because it will be deleted and you have to reinstall them.
answered Aug 15 '16 at 5:52
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Have you tried performing "System Restore"?
If there's a recent restore point before the changes on the taskbar occurred, it's possible the changes will be reverted. Just be sure you haven't installed any programs after the restore point because it will be deleted and you have to reinstall them.
answered Aug 15 '16 at 5:52
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I think this is your problem. However, we can't download it and supply. You may have to talk to Microsoft customer service for their hotfix.
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I think this is your problem. However, we can't download it and supply. You may have to talk to Microsoft customer service for their hotfix.
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I think this is your problem. However, we can't download it and supply. You may have to talk to Microsoft customer service for their hotfix.
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I think this is your problem. However, we can't download it and supply. You may have to talk to Microsoft customer service for their hotfix.
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To the one person who added this question to their favorites, and 2+ years after the fact, I discovered (by accident) that the problem was an app I was running in the background called AllSnap. Hope this helps someone.
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To the one person who added this question to their favorites, and 2+ years after the fact, I discovered (by accident) that the problem was an app I was running in the background called AllSnap. Hope this helps someone.
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To the one person who added this question to their favorites, and 2+ years after the fact, I discovered (by accident) that the problem was an app I was running in the background called AllSnap. Hope this helps someone.
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To the one person who added this question to their favorites, and 2+ years after the fact, I discovered (by accident) that the problem was an app I was running in the background called AllSnap. Hope this helps someone.
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No idea, why windows is behaving that way. (You could try restoring the registry from backup if you have one, it might save you the trouble of setting it all up again.) Using a UPS with communications cable could safely run your system on battery when the power goes out and shutdown your machine when the battery gets low so it goes down gracefully before the battery loses power entirely. For short outages it just keeps your machine running. Might not be that bad of an idea if your line power is that unreliable.
– Mimp
Aug 9 '16 at 18:46
Believe me, I've had "battery backup/UPS" on my shopping list for a long time. Don't think it'll ever happen at this point.
– Jeff
Aug 9 '16 at 18:48
Jeff, The taskbar setup is saved during a logoff session. Technically speaking, in case of sudden reboot/crashes, the previously saved taskbar values should be used as a fallback mechanism. Not sure why it doesn't happen. If you need a script solution to backup Taskbar automatically at startup, let me know.
– Win32Guy
Aug 12 '16 at 0:06
w32sh, that would be great. If you'd like to create an answer with the script, I'll test it out. What is the name of the file that's responsible for saving the taskbar values? Does it need to be copied via a shadow copy or can it be copied normally? Oh and by the way, the systray is also reset.
– Jeff
Aug 12 '16 at 2:32
Technically (i.e. pedantry ahead), there is no such thing as the "system tray" - you're thinking of the notification area. :)
– Ben N
Aug 12 '16 at 14:55