[Solved]Opera taskbar shortcut creating separate taskbar tab when using--private?

[operauser1234567]

operauser1234567 last edited by leocg

Hello,

I have been using Opera for years now, since Windows 8 days. I have always opened Opera from a custom shortcut in my taskbar. The shortcut used to run the following command:

"C:\Program Files\Opera\opera.exe" --private

Clicking it used to open my Opera window in the incognito mode like so:

However, inn Windows 11, when I click this icon, it creates a separate taskbar tab for the incognito mode as follows:

I have also tried using -private and -incognito instead of --private. However, the behavior doesn't change. those shortcuts also create separate taskbar tabs.

Also, I have observed this behavior only with my Opera shortcut. My Google Chrome shortcut, functions without creating any additional taskbar tab. It runs the following command:

"C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" -incognito

Any help?

[Josephdan99]

Josephdan99 @operauser1234567 last edited by

@operauser1234567 Having the same issue let me know if get the answer

[operauser1234567]

operauser1234567 last edited by

@Josephdan99
Still waiting for an answer.

[burnout426]

burnout426 Volunteer last edited by burnout426

Cannot confirm on Windows 11 23H2. Tried with both regular Opera and Opera GX.

I pinned the Opera icon to the taskbar by right-clicking it and choosing "pin to taskbar". Then, I right-clicked the taskbar button, right-clicked "Opera Browser", went to "Properties", switched to the "Shortcut" tab and added a space and --private to the opera.exe command in the target field. Clicking the taskbar icon loads Opera in private mode using that existing taskbar button and doesn't create a new one.

Are you on 24H2 or a Windows 11 insider build?

[operauser1234567]

operauser1234567 @burnout426 last edited by

@burnout426
Your method works even for me. Thanks!
I am on 24H2.

@Josephdan99
Try burnout426's method. It works for me.

[operauser1234567]

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