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Reference number: CH000485

Missing network icon on windows systray.

Issue:

Missing network icon on windows systray.

Solution:

By default, the network icon found in the systray is set to not be seen. To enable this icon in your systray follow the below steps.

  1. Right-click on the "My network Places" or "Network Neighborhood" icon on the desktop and click properties. If this icon is not available open "Network connections" from the Control Panel.
  2. Within the network connections window, right-click on the network you wish to view the network icon for and click Properties. For example, right-click on "Local Area Connection" and click properties.
  3. Finally, within the properties window, check the "Show icon in taskbar when connected" or "Show icon in notification area when connected" box at the bottom of the window
  4. Click the "Ok" button

Additional information:

  • Additional information about the Windows systray can be found on document CHSYS.

 

 

 

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Category:
Network help

Companies:
Microsoft

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