Vista - Notification Area - System Icons

**Brink** · 11-16-2007

How to Enable or Disable the Notification Area System Icons in Vista

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Last edited by Brink; 04-22-2009 at 06:22 AM..

**Brink** · 07-07-2008

Hello Remalia,

Welcome to Vista Forums.

Double check:
1. To make sure that the Services Network Connections, Network List Service, Network Location Awareness, and Network Store Interface Service are set to Started and Automatic. For how, see: Services

2. To make sure that the Network icon is not set to Hide. For how, see: Notification Icons - Customize

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**eagles10** · 07-08-2008

Hi

I've tried the battery trick but no joy. I get a random set of icons each time I boot and rarely get the same set twice in a row.

I guess I should lok on it as an 'interesting feature' and give up.

Cheers

Quote: Originally Posted by Brink

Dino,

I noticed that with some laptops, removing the battery and then reconnecting it would allow them to reappear again when it happens. It might be worth a try to see if it may work for you.

Also, see if resetting the Notification icons can help. This can help if there is any corruption in this list. This tutorial will show you how to if needed.

Notification Icons - Reset

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**Brink** · 07-08-2008

Dino,

Check to make sure that the Tray icons are not set to Hide when inactive. For how, see: Notification Icons - Customize

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**eagles10** · 07-09-2008

Hi Shawn

Icons are not set to 'Hide when inactive'.

this morning when I booted I got the clock (which is the only consistent icon) and the power meter. Next time I have no idea what I'll get.

Any ideas?

Dino

**Brink** · 07-09-2008

Dino,

I recently have seen where a security program that has a registry blocker feature to prevent changes had caused this sometimes. You might check to see if any of your security programs have this.

**eagles10** · 07-09-2008

Hi Shawn

I use Computer Associates Internet Security Suite (for Vista) which includes firewall, anti-virus, spam filter etc. This doesn't intefere on my desktop but that runs Vista business.

I also use MS Windows Defender.

Any further help would be appreciated.

**Brink** · 07-09-2008

Dino,

Have you already tried resetting the Notification Icons?

Notification Icons - Reset

If you have, then see if doing a System Restore with a restore point dated before the problem can help.

Hope this helps,
Shawn

**eagles10** · 07-09-2008

Hi Shawn

The problem with doing a System Restore is that the laptop is brand new, now about 2 weeks old and this problem was evident from day one.

Dino

**Brink** · 07-09-2008

Dino,

I must admit that I'm stumped on why it still will not work right for you. You might post this question in the General Discussion forum to see if someone may know of a solution for you.

Sorry,

Shawn

**eagles10** · 07-10-2008

Hi Shawn

Thanks for trying, your help was appreciated.

Dino

11-16-2007
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,021 posts	Notification Area - System Icons How to Enable or Disable the Notification Area System Icons in Vista ... Click here to read the entire tutorial Last edited by Brink; 04-22-2009 at 06:22 AM..
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07-07-2008
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,021 posts	Re: Notification Area - System Icons Hello Remalia, Welcome to Vista Forums. Double check: 1. To make sure that the Services Network Connections, Network List Service, Network Location Awareness, and Network Store Interface Service are set to Started and Automatic. For how, see: Services 2. To make sure that the Network icon is not set to Hide. For how, see: Notification Icons - Customize Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

07-08-2008
eagles10 Laptop: Vista Home Premium. Desktop: Vista Business Premium 13 posts	Re: Notification Area - System Icons Hi I've tried the battery trick but no joy. I get a random set of icons each time I boot and rarely get the same set twice in a row. I guess I should lok on it as an 'interesting feature' and give up. Cheers Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Dino, I noticed that with some laptops, removing the battery and then reconnecting it would allow them to reappear again when it happens. It might be worth a try to see if it may work for you. Also, see if resetting the Notification icons can help. This can help if there is any corruption in this list. This tutorial will show you how to if needed. Notification Icons - Reset Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

07-08-2008
Brink Vista x64 Ultimate SP2, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 26,021 posts	Re: Notification Area - System Icons Dino, Check to make sure that the Tray icons are not set to Hide when inactive. For how, see: Notification Icons - Customize Hope this helps, Shawn
My System Specs

07-09-2008
eagles10 Laptop: Vista Home Premium. Desktop: Vista Business Premium 13 posts	Re: Notification Area - System Icons Hi Shawn Icons are not set to 'Hide when inactive'. this morning when I booted I got the clock (which is the only consistent icon) and the power meter. Next time I have no idea what I'll get. Any ideas? Dino
My System Specs

07-10-2008
eagles10 Laptop: Vista Home Premium. Desktop: Vista Business Premium 13 posts	Re: Notification Area - System Icons Hi Shawn Thanks for trying, your help was appreciated. Dino
My System Specs

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