Solved #9 icon in system tray

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mewnlite

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I'm setting up a new Dell laptop for someone and there is a square black icon in the system tray with a white "9" in it. Left or right clicking it does nothing and hovering shows nothing. I have already uninstalled and disabled a bunch of stuff but I still haven't figured this one out. I've Googled a bit and although others have seen it, no one has a cure that is applicable on this laptop.
Anyone know what this is?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Motherboard ID 08/01/2008-C55-MCP51-P5N-D-00
OS
Windows 7
CPU
QuadCore Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 2400 MHz (9 x 267)
Motherboard
Asus P5N-D
Memory
8 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (512)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC883 @ nVIDIA nForce 430i (MCP51)-High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2216W [22" LCD] (LA10C0414013)
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
PSU
850W
Internet Speed
20Mb
notification icon for number lock maybe

try turning off numlock (keyboard option on your number keys) see if it goes

this is a long shot but im sure ive seen it before
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Win 10 Home Premium 64 Bit
CPU
I7 5930K @ 4.5
Motherboard
Asus X99 s
Memory
16GB Kingston Hyper X Fury DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 980ti SC + ACX 2.0
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
ROG Swift PG278Q
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
Kingston Hyper X 250gb SSD
Samsung 2TB mechanical
PSU
Corsair RM 850
Case
NZXT H440 Red
Cooling
Corsair H100i GTX
Keyboard
Razer Reclusa
Mouse
Logitech G5 Gamer
Internet Speed
34mb
Antivirus
Eset Smart Security
Browser
Firefox
McAfee VirusScan 9 email scanner ? or maybe Logictech malware.
 

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Myself
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
C2D E8200
Motherboard
XFX 750i
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8GB PNY PC2-6400
Graphics Card(s)
BFG 9600GT x 2
Sound Card
Stock XFX Optical
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Gateway 22" HD Display
Hard Drives
C: 1 TB G: 500 GB H: 500 GB
PSU
Ultra LSP 550 Pro Lifetime Series
Case
Xion2
Cooling
ThermalTake
Press the num lock key (may be in conjunction with the Fn key) and it will go away. This is a Dell special.
 

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HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
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Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
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2x HP w2207
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5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
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with trackball - no mices
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Trackball mice
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DSL 6000
whs said:
Press the num lock key (may be in conjunction with the Fn key) and it will go away. This is a Dell special.
Click to expand...

I was right then :) i thought id come across this before
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Win 10 Home Premium 64 Bit
CPU
I7 5930K @ 4.5
Motherboard
Asus X99 s
Memory
16GB Kingston Hyper X Fury DDR4
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 980ti SC + ACX 2.0
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
ROG Swift PG278Q
Screen Resolution
2560x1440
Hard Drives
Kingston Hyper X 250gb SSD
Samsung 2TB mechanical
PSU
Corsair RM 850
Case
NZXT H440 Red
Cooling
Corsair H100i GTX
Keyboard
Razer Reclusa
Mouse
Logitech G5 Gamer
Internet Speed
34mb
Antivirus
Eset Smart Security
Browser
Firefox
I could swear I tried the NumLock key before and it didn't work. But that was it. It turns the "9" off and on and the Fn key is not needed. I wonder how the number 9 is supposed to correlate to Caps Lock :-)
Thanks.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Motherboard ID 08/01/2008-C55-MCP51-P5N-D-00
OS
Windows 7
CPU
QuadCore Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, 2400 MHz (9 x 267)
Motherboard
Asus P5N-D
Memory
8 Gb
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT (512)
Sound Card
Realtek ALC883 @ nVIDIA nForce 430i (MCP51)-High Definition
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2216W [22" LCD] (LA10C0414013)
Screen Resolution
1680 X 1050
PSU
850W
Internet Speed
20Mb
Its Dell's "Quick Set" Application

I just go off chatting with Dell. The Icon that you are referring to is actually a application "Quick set" that works for the shortcuts of the keyboard. You can disable it by using msconfig, and turning off the Dell Quickset in the startup tab.

However, if you turn it off you can't use quickset. On my Inspiron 14 laptop, that means I can't control the volume, brightness, and media controls. So you basically have to live with it. Not to smart on Dell's part.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Thanks much for this!!!! I hate icons that just show up & won't explain themselves with a click - HOW RUDE. The icon for "numbers lock" is a capital white 'A' in a black box on my Dell Inspiron.
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron N7010
OS
Windows Home Premium 32bit
Mouse
Logitech
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Google Chrome
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