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Old 07-28-2008   #3 (permalink)
The Shadow


 
 

Re: Taskbar issues - missing power meter, network icon, and sound

Thank you so much Ramesh. I have not restarted my computer to see if the
settings stay, but they are here now, and I am sure that they will not
change. I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to help even if it is
your job. THANKS!!!
The Shadow

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
Quote:

> Restarting the explorer.exe process helps for some users. See:
> http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/ho...ocess-cleanly/
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> The Winhelponline Blog: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog
> Windows® Troubleshooting: http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "The Shadow" <TheShadow@xxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:A240F06C-152D-44DE-A07E-64C06DE7E3F8@xxxxxx
Quote:

> > Under the "Notification Area" of the "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties"
> > window, I am unable to check the boxes for my volume icon, network icon,
> > and
> > my power meter icon. These icons just randomly dissappeared when I booted
> > up
> > my computer recently. I have tried rebooting many times, and turning off
> > UAC.
> > When I turned off UAC, I got my battery meter back for that specific time
> > that I was on my computer. I had gotten my network icon back for a period
> > of
> > time but it was gone the next time I booted.I have heard that this may be
> > caused by explorer crashing. I do not believe that my explorer has crashed
> > since I have had SP1. I have also had some issues with my Z-order on my
> > taskbar, but I can live with those. Please help me. I am going to college
> > soon, and I need these issues repaired before I leave so please do not
> > chat
> > on my post like last time. THANK YOU in advance for any help anyone is
> > willing to give.
>
>
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