Windows 10: What is this icon in the search taskbar?

Why is this icon appearing in the search bar?

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System Icons on taskbar

Hi,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:

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  Click on the search bar on the taskbar.
  
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  Type system icons.
  
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  Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.
  

Hope it helps.

 

Search on Taskbar covers up icons

Hi,

We appreciate you for being a part of Windows 10.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you.

Please be informed that there is no way to shift the icons on the taskbar to right. It is per the system design. As you do not want to use the search icon, perform the below steps as a work around and check if it helps.

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  Right click on the empty area on the taskbar, click on
  Properties.
  
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  Click on Taskbar tab, check the box
  Use small taskbar buttons.
  
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  Select Always combine, hide labels from the
  Taskbar buttons: drop down menu.
  
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  Click on Apply button and click on
  OK button.
  

This will help you to certain extent as the search bar will not cover the all icons on the taskbar.

I hope the above information helps. Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

Thank you.

 

How can I hide the notification icon on my taskbar

Hello,

Thank you for being a part of Windows 10.

I would suggest you to follow the steps to hide the notification icon on your taskbar.

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  Type Settings on your search bar
  
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  Click on systems
  
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  Select notifications and actions
  
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  Disable all the notifications on the screen
  

Hope this information helps. If you have further queries, we will be happy to help.