NoVirusThanks SysTray Refresh

If you keep multiple applications running in the systray, you have probably noticed that the operating system fails to make their icons disappear after exiting the programs. The best proof for this are clone icons (seemingly multiple instances of the same application). In this case, the icons are removed from this area only after moving the mouse cursor to their spot.

NoVirusThanks SysTray Refresh is a simple service that fixes this inconvenience. It silently runs in the background and doesn't interrupt your typical desktop activity with message notifications or audio alerts while making sure to remove icons from the systray as soon as they become inactive.

There's no special configuration involved. In fact, NoVirusThanks SysTray Refresh doesn't even have a typical graphical interface. While this might scare inexperienced users who are accustomed to an intuitive layout with menus and buttons, it's quite handy for those who don't wish to be bothered by a simplistic tool whose sole purpose is to remove inactive icons from the system notifications area.

The installation procedure is fast and doesn't have options demanding attention. Once it's over, you can find out if SysTray Refresh is running by taking a look at Task Manager. It has the "SysTray Refresh" name and can only be terminated from this area. To remove it completely, it can be uninstalled from the Control Panel.

While SysTray Refresh is running in the background, it continuously monitors your computer and takes action whenever system tray programs are removed and their icons are left behind. Its presence can be barely noticed while working on the computer.

All aspects considered, NoVirusThanks SysTray Refresh may not have a graphical interface and comprehensive settings dedicated to Windows tweaks, but it offers a simple solution for auto-refreshing systray icons. It worked smoothly on Windows 10 in our tests.