https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386 DisplayFusion RSS: Feature Request - limit the number of times taskbar items flash Sun, 10 May 2026 15:23:01 GMT en hourly 1 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/RSS/?TopicID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386 https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#6 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 17:41:40 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#6 DisplayFusion Yeah, I never found a solution to that one, but if I come across something, I'll definitely let you know ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#5 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 03:40:26 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#5 DisplayFusion Ah, then you know my pain, anything that could be done to stop the flashing would be awesome, either though Displayfusion, or any other tip. ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#4 Thu, 04 Sep 2014 02:04:34 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#4 DisplayFusion Ah yes, I used to use Spark, and I remember the infinitely flashing taskbar button well! ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#3 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 20:47:05 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#3 DisplayFusion Very nice, and as an update, I use an application called Spark, and changing the settings as i posted did not limit it from flashing non-stop ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#2 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:26:27 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386#2 DisplayFusion I think we should be able to add that at some point. I've added it to our list and we'll let you know when we're able to

Thanks! ]]> https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 19:44:45 GMT Binary Fortress Software https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/feature-request-limit-the-number-of-times-taskbar-items-flash/?ID=39d47d51-9701-4c5c-92a3-2c84f475f386 DisplayFusion Greetings again,

I came up with a new idea, and it is doable but i would rather have it on a GUI for adjustments, or for "not as technical" users.

here's the story.... I have a chat program for work and flashes alllllll day long even when nothing is said for a really long time, and I found a registry value to limit the number of times things flash on the taskbar. The Idea for this comes from skype, and how i get a msg, it flashes a few times then just remains yellow till I get to it, so the idea is to barrow that but with all taskbar items.

here are the steps I found:
1) Type regedit in your start menu search bar and open up the Registry Editor.

2) Navigate to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\CONTROL PANEL\DESKTOP

3) In the right pane, right click on ForegroundFlashCount

4) Click on Modify, and select Decimal.

5) Change the Value to a higher number to however many flashes you want.
NOTE: The default value is 7.

Setting a Value of 1 will give you a single flash.
Setting a Value of 0 will give you indefinite flashes.

6) Close Regedit

7) Log off and Log on or Restart the Computer to apply the changes.

so it seems doable, and would be a nice feature to have a drop down to select a number of flashes, then just hit apply, sure you may still have to reboot due to the registry, but it would be safer for end users, and give everyone a rather nice feature.

Thank you for reviewing my request. ]]>