Why would an Xbox app on a PC have a player in the taskbar window as if it were some kind...

Thank you.

I was double-checking and noticed the same thing as you.

Could be just a bug, because the Xbox app doesn't have the ability to play music or any other similar multimedia feature.

Not only that, but it's suggested to report the problem to Microsoft, that way they can release a fix in a future update.

The issue can be reported by following the steps provided in this article.

https://support.xbox.com/help/account-profile/manage-account/xbox-insider-hub-report-a-problem > Report on Windows.

Hello, Суханов R. I'm Arturo, and I'll be glad to provide assistance with your inquiry today.

Is the picture that I attached below the icon you're talking about?

If that's correct, actually that icon is the remote play feature.
That feature allows you to remotely play games installed on any Xbox console you have configured.

Furthermore, I hope you find this answer helpful to your inquiry, but I'll remain attentive to any other one you may have.

Kind regards,

Arturo.

No, i mean this

So as I understand this problem is general and not only mine?

Thank you for contact us! I'm Anderson, an Independent Consultant and a Microsoft user like you.

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The instructions provided in the link you shared are generally correct for removing the Xbox app icon from the taskbar in Windows 10. Here is a summary of the steps:

Right-click on the Xbox app icon in the taskbar and select "Unpin from taskbar". This will remove the icon from the taskbar.

Open the Xbox app from the Start menu or the Windows Store.

Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the app to open the settings.

In the settings, toggle off the "Show me as playing" option.

Close the Xbox app.

These steps should remove the Xbox app icon from the taskbar and prevent it from reappearing. However, please keep in mind that by disabling the 'show me as playing' feature will prevent your friends from seeing what games you are currently playing or when you were last active.