How to identify icon in system tray

Hi,

What does the icon look like?

Check the StartUp Programs to see if you can identify what is loading it.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or
Windows 7
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

How to Change, Add, or Remove Startup Programs in Windows 7
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

Autoruns - Free - See what programs are configured to startup automatically when your
system boots and you login. Autoruns also shows you the full list of Registry and file
locations where applications can configure auto-start settings.
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx

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It could be left over from a previously removed program.

Other methods to remove just the icons.

How to Reset and Clean Out Old Windows 7 Notification Area Icons
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/13102-notification-area-icons-reset.html

Remove Old Notification Icons In Windows 7
http://www.ghacks.net/2010/02/09/remove-old-notification-icons-in-windows-7/

How to Clear Customize Notifications (System Tray) Icons in Windows 7/Vista and XP
http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/clear-customize-notifications-tray-items-windows-7-vista-xp/

Hope this helps.