How to identify the icon in the system tray

I have an icon in my system tray that does not display what it is with the mouse pointer.  Click left or right shows nothing.

Double click does nothing.

How can I identify the program behind this icon?

Hello

What looks like the icon?

Check startup programs to see if you can identify what it is responsible.

How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or
Windows 7
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135

How to change, add or remove startup programs in Windows 7
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1401-startup-programs-change.html

Autoruns - free - see what programs are configured so that it starts automatically when your
system boots and you log in. Autoruns is also the full list of registry and files
locations where applications can configure start automatic settings.
http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb963902.aspx
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He could stand in a previously removed program.

Other methods to simply remove the icons.

How to reset and clean the old Windows 7 Notification area icons
http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/13102-notification-area-icons-reset.html

Removal of the old icons of Notification in Windows 7
http://www.gHacks.NET/2010/02/09/remove-old-notification-icons-in-Windows-7/

How to customize claire XP and icons of Notifications (system tray) in Windows 7/Vista
http://www.Winhelponline.com/blog/clear-customize-notifications-tray-items-Windows-7-Vista-XP/

I hope this helps.

Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

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