missing volume icon after sp1 install


  1. marshy12
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    Windows 7 premium x64
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    missing volume icon after sp1 install


    installed sp1 this afternoon and volume icon is missing from taskbar. Customizing hidden icons doesn't change anything. Also, battery status shows empty although laptop is plugged in. TIA for help
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  3. boohbah
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    Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7600
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    try closing explorer .exe from taskmanager processes and restarting it from taskmanager/ file /new task (run), type explorer.exe in run then Ok ,
    and fingers crossed.
    to open task manager . ctrl/alt and delete at same time .
    sorry to spell it out just covering the bases.
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  4. JMH
    Posts : 7,952
    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
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    Hello marshy12,

    Re missing volume icon.
    Often a reboot will restore the missing icon.

    Links for you to peruse...

    Notification Area Icons - Hide or Show System Icons and Notifications

    System Icons - Turn On or Off

    System Icons - Enable or Disable

    Notification Area Icons - Reset     "Notification Area Icons" Settings - Enable or Disable
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  6. marshy12
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    Windows 7 premium x64
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    So embarrassing....simple reboot did the trick. Rebooting is always first thing to try....can't believe Ii neglected to try. Thanks for help/
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  7. JMH
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    Win 7 Ultimate 64-bit. SP1.
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    Good to know the simple "fix" worked....
    Thanks for letting us know.:)
    Safe surfing.
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