quick desktop help

[Ozzy1346]

no, im not tech savie <quick disclaimer.

windows 7, the bottom right has the time/internet connection/volume. since i have a laptop it also has battery %, i dont know how but my battery meter is gone. anyone know how to get the icon back?

[Asmekiel]

Isn't it hidden behind the "up-arrow" ?

Else, rightclick on that up-arrow and choose "Properties" the battery icon should be there with a drop down menu next to it.

[Ozzy1346]

Isn't it hidden behind the "up-arrow" ?

Else, rightclick on that up-arrow and choose "Properties" the battery icon should be there with a drop down menu next to it.

i see it there but for some reason its greyed out

[Asmekiel]

Hm, strange.
Do you have the adapter plugged in? If so, pull it out and try again.
If that doesn't work I don't know either.

-edit- Have you tried the "Restore default icon behavior" option?

[Ozzy1346]

Hm, strange.
Do you have the adapter plugged in? If so, pull it out and try again.
If that doesn't work I don't know either.

-edit- Have you tried the "Restore default icon behavior" option?

yeah i tried that, also in dont know what that means with adapter plug in lol

[Alan1187]

The charger.

[Asmekiel]

I just experienced this today after installing Avast Anti-viral software. My battery icon disappeared and it was not available when I tried to check the box. For a simple solution that took 5 minutes, give this a try. I'm glad it worked.

1. Close all programs, and shut down the laptop.
2. Remove all power supplies (battery and power cord)
3. Drain remaining power by pushing the power on button for 30 seconds(while you have no power supply)
4. Put the battery back in and boot up the computer
5. Once booted completely, right click the system tray and select properties
6. The boxes should now all be selectable

I hope this helps someone else who thought all was lost.

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Maybe this helps

[Ozzy1346]

thanks ill try it