How to change the number of flashing applications on the Taskbar Windows 10

From Windows 10 build 1709, there is a flashing effect for the application under the Taskbar to inform users. When the flashing effect appears, we will know the new activities such as the command to confirm, new messages, new comments, etc. This function is displayed by default on the system, but flashing time is quite limited. If you do not pay attention, it is easy to ignore the new notification on the application. So to increase the blinking effect of signaling on the application at Taskbar, readers can refer to the following article of Network Administrator.

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How to increase the signal flashing application on the Taskbar

Step 1:

Enter the keyword regedit in the search bar on Windows and then access the search results.

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Step 2:

In the Registry Editor window, we will access the directory under the HKEY_CURRENT_USERControl PanelDesktop path .

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Step 3:

Look at the right content, double-click ForegroundFlashCount .

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Step 4:

Appears data table interface changes to ForegroundFlashCount. By default, the number of quick flashes will be 7. We can enter any number in the Value data box to apply changes to the flashing effect. Click OK to save.

You then restart File Explorer or the computer for the change to be applied.

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The system will default to 7 quick flashes and 3 slow blinks then turn to orange. The user cannot change the number of slow blinks, but can turn off 3 times of slow flashing, by opening the table to change the data value of ForegroundFlashCount, then enter 0 in Value data. Thus, the application icon will keep flashing until you click on the icon to stop.

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A trick and change is quite small, but will help you not to miss the latest notification from the application via the application flashing effect on the Taskbar. We can change the increase or decrease of the number of quick flashes for the application, depending on the needs of each person.

Refer:

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I wish you all success!