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Ruslan
Ruslan

Reputation: 2799

How does Windows 11 implement the search input in the taskbar?

I am looking to build an app that will live on the taskbar but needs to have an extended size (i.e. not just be a square icon). I know that these types of apps are extremely uncommon in the Windows world, but nonetheless, the search box on the taskbar in Windows 10/11 is the closest to what I need.

What API(s) does that search app use?

Is there another app out there (ideally open source) that does something similar?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 1183

Answers (1)

Remy Lebeau
Remy Lebeau

Reputation: 596176

Up to Windows 7, apps can implement custom Deskbands directly on the Taskbar. However, that feature is deprecated after Windows 7 (also see Is it possible to add a DeskBand (or similar) to the Notification Area in Win 10/11?).

Going forward, Microsoft wants apps to use Thumbnail/Live Previews and Thumbnail Toolbars instead.

Upvotes: 2

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