Empty taskbar window called "DesktopWindowXamlSource" tied to OneDrive

Ever since the most recent OneDrive update, I keep getting this empty "window" in my taskbar: called "DesktopWindowXamlSource". When I click it, nothing happens.

If I right click it and close it, OneDrive closes. If I close OneDrive, the empty "window" icon disappears. So they are directly connected.

Otherwise, with OneDrive open, it stays there forever and takes up space. From what I understand, it may have to do something with the new UI? Feels like a massive glitch...

It's extremely frustrating! Please help!

OneDrive version 22.248.1127.0001 (64-bit)

Insider Preview is turned OFF

Windows 10 Enterprise, 10.0.19045 Build 19045

HP EliteBook 840 G7 Notebook

What I have tried:

- Currently I have a business account added. If I add a personal account, the task icon doubles - two of them appear!

- resetted OneDrive, still there

- uninstalled, and then reinstalled - same issue

- reinstalled (without uninstalling) - same issue

- closing OneDrive-related tasks/services - soon as I open OneDrive back up, reappears

It's clearly related to the UI, something is hanging up and it's an obvious glitch. It needs a programming fix from Microsoft.

As it appears on my desktop...

Here it is again if I hover over the icon:

When I left click on it, nothing happens.

Answer
Answer

I have worked around this issue by changing a setting under my Multi-tasking settings

1. Right click blank area of Desktop

2. Select Display Settings

3. In the Find a setting box type Multi-Tasking

4. Select Multi-tasking settings

5. Under the heading of Virtual Desktops towards the bottom change On the taskbar, show windows that are open to be Only the desktop I'm using

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Last updated May 7, 2024 Views 3,279 Applies to: