You're welcome! The method I posted is only a workaround, and there I'm
unsure why this happens every now and then in Vista.
Similar problem was seen in some Windows XP systems, with automatic logon
enabled. The workaround was to disable the SSDP Discovery Service. REF
MS-KB841571.
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Regards,
Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
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"The Shadow" <TheShadow@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:
> 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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