I found that when I rebooted the icon was back and I was able to check and
uncheck the box as it was no longer greyed out.
"Panamenito_Vida_Mia" wrote:
Quote:
> I have the same problem, and already try that, but the check boxes for the
> network and sound are dissabled.
>
> On XP you can do this from the control panel, but in vista, I cant find the
> option.
>
> the only help i get online say that in conexions you can do it but there is
> no checkbox either.
>
> any help? please
>
> "Devil_Himself" wrote:
> Quote:
> > Start > Run > gpedit.msc > under 'User Configuration' > Adminisrative
> > Templates > Start Menu And Taskbar > on the Right Pane
> >
> > Remove the Netwroking Icon and Remove the Volume Control Icon
> >
> > Double Click on them > Disalbed > Apply > Not Configured > Apply > Ok
> >
> > Log Off >< Log In
> >
> > Then ... Right Click on taskbar > Properties > notification area > Check
> > 'Volume' and Network' > Apply > Ok
> >
> >
> >
> > "Cate33" wrote:
> > Quote:
> > > My laptop is brand new, not even a week old, and this moring my network icon
> > > in the notification area of the tak bar is now gone. I have right clicked on
> > > the start
> > > menu>select properties>notification area...... and both the volume and
> > > network is greyed out so I can't select the check box. I can go to the
> > > welcome center>connect to the internet>set up a connection
> > > anyway>wirwless>open network and sharing center to get to the information,
> > > but it was SOOOO much easier to select the network icon on the task bar. How
> > > do I get it back? Why would it just
> > > disapear? Is this just a glich in Vista? I have seen others having the same
> > > problem, but no solution other than the things I have tried. There was the
> > > one poating for someone who had the volume icon disappear to reinstall the
> > > drivers, but like I previously stated this is a brand new laptop,and I don't
> > > think that reinstalling any driver will make a difference.
> > > HELP!!!!
> > >