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Battery Icon Missing on Windows 10? Restore it
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By Jody Emlyn Muelaner Jody Emlyn Muelaner Writer University of Bath Dr. Jody Muelander is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire who's writing has appeared in peer-reviewed journals and aerospace industry reports. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 31, 2021 Reviewed by Chris Selph Reviewed by Chris Selph Chris Selph is a CompTIA-certified technology and vocational IT teacher. He also serves as network & server administrator and performs computer maintenance and repair for numerous clients. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Windows The Ultimate Laptop Buying Guide If you can’t see a battery icon on Windows 10's taskbar, it may be hidden or disabled. The icon should appear in Windows' system tray area, next to the time and date. If the battery icon is missing in Windows 10, try these methods to restore it. Instructions in this article apply to Windows 10. How to Show or Hide Icons in the Windows 10 System Tray How to Check If the Battery Icon Is Hidden
If you can’t see a battery icon, the first thing to check is whether it is simply hidden. Select the up arrow to the left of the system tray to reveal the hidden system tray icons. If you can see the battery icon here, continue with the following steps. Otherwise, try the next method. Right-click any unused area on the taskbar to bring up the menu. Select Taskbar settings. Alternatively, select the Windows icon, then select Settings > Personalization > Taskbar. In the Taskbar settings, scroll down to the Notification area and choose Select which icons appear on the taskbar. Scroll down the list until you find the battery icon, which is called "Power." Select its toggle switch to set it to On. You should now see the battery icon in the taskbar. How to Turn on Windows 10 Battery Icon If It' s Missing
If, when you select the up arrow, the battery icon isn't in the group of hidden icons, it means you'll need to enable the battery icon. Go into the Taskbar settings using one of the methods described above. Scroll down to the Notification area and select Turn system icons on or off. Scroll down and select the Power toggle switch to turn it on. The battery icon should now appear. If it doesn’t, it might now just be hidden and you'll have to use the previous method to reveal it. In the vast majority of cases, the above steps will work. If the battery icon is still missing, check and install any available Windows updates, restart your computer, then try the above steps again. Disable and Re-enable Battery Hardware to Reveal Battery Icon
If the above steps don’t work, you can try to disable and re-enable battery hardware in the Windows Device Manager. Ensure you are connected to external power before you start this process. Press Windows key+X to bring up the Quick Access Menu, then select Device Manager. In the Device Manager, select the Batteries category to expand it. There should be two items: Microsoft AC AdapterMicrosoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery. Right-click Microsoft AC Adapter and select Disable device. A warning will appear asking you if you’re sure you want to disable the device. Select Yes. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to disable the Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery. To re-enable the devices right-click each and select Enable device. Restart your computer and the battery icon should appear. If the battery icon doesn’t appear, try the previous steps outlined above to check if the battery icon is hidden. Then, if needed, enable the battery icon. How to Fix It When Windows 10 Desktop Icons are Missing Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Disable Taskbar Button Grouping in Windows How to Fix It When the Cursor Disappears in Windows 10 How to Fix It When the Windows 11 Clock Isn't Showing Windows 10 Action Center: How to Use It How to Fix 'No Battery Is Detected' on Your Laptop How to Lock the Taskbar in Windows How Do I Disable a Device in Device Manager in Windows? How to Remove Chat From Windows 11 How to Fix It When Windows 11 Is Stuck in Airplane Mode Switch Command Prompt and PowerShell on the Win+X Menu How to Move a Window That Is Off-Screen How to Show or Hide Hidden Files and Folders in Windows How to Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8.1 How to Disable the Touchpad on Windows 10 How to Fix It When Your Headphones Aren't Working on Windows 10 How to Remove the Recycle Bin From a Windows Desktop Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies