You would have ticked "hide inactive icons" by default.
If they are not being used, you don't see them.
"ebsupp" wrote:
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> Randomly, my system icons disappeared from the notification area. I went to
> the properties to customize the view, but the options are "greyed out." The
> only icon that is able to be checked is the clock. However...the power,
> network, and volume are unable to be checked. Can anyone help with this?