WiFi Icon Missing Windows 10 – Solve & Fix

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Unraveling the Enigma: Troubleshooting the Disappearing WiFi Icon in Windows 10

Restoring and Enabling the WiFi Icon

If you’re experiencing the frustrating issue of a missing WiFi icon on your Windows 10 taskbar, don’t worry. We have a solution for you.

Method 1: Restart the Network Icon
1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. Go to the Processes tab and find explorer.exe.
3. Right-click on explorer.exe and select Restart.

Method 2: Check Taskbar Settings
1. Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar and select Taskbar Settings.
2. Scroll down to the Notification area section and click on “Select which icons appear on the taskbar.”
3. Make sure the Network icon is turned on.

Method 3: Use Group Policy
1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “gpedit.msc” and hit Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
3. Navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar.
4. Double-click on “Remove the networking icon” and select “Not Configured” or “Disabled.”

These methods should help bring back your WiFi icon and restore your connection. Hopefully, these fixes will alleviate any inconvenience you may have experienced.

Restarting File Explorer and Network Services

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.
2. In the Task Manager, click on the “File” menu and select “Run new task”.
3. Type explorer.exe and click “OK” to restart File Explorer.
4. Next, press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
5. Type services.msc and click “OK” to open the Services window.
6. In the Services window, scroll down and locate the “Network Connections” service.
7. Right-click on it and select “Restart” from the context menu.
8. Close the Services window and check if the Wi-Fi icon reappears in the taskbar.

This method can help resolve the Wi-Fi icon missing issue by restarting the necessary services. Give it a try and see if it solves your problem.

Enabling the Network Icon in Group Policy Editor

To enable the Network Icon in Group Policy Editor on Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type “gpedit.msc” and press Enter to open the Group Policy Editor.
3. In the editor, navigate to User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar.
4. Double-click on “Remove the network icon” in the right-hand pane.
5. Select “Disabled” and click OK.
6. Close the Group Policy Editor.

After completing these steps, the Network Icon should be enabled and visible on your taskbar. This will allow you to easily access and manage your network connections.

Note: Group Policy Editor is only available in Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

If you have any further questions or issues, feel free to reach out for assistance.

Registry Fix and Network Adapter Troubleshooter

  1. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
    Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
  3. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
  4. Right-click on the right pane and choose New, then select DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  5. Name the new value EnableAutoTray.
  6. Double-click on the EnableAutoTray value and set its value data to 1.
  7. Click OK to save the changes.
  8. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.
    Click OK to save the changes. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

Network Adapter Troubleshooter:

  1. Click on the Start button and go to Settings.
  2. Click on Network & Internet.
    Click on the Start button and go to Settings. Click on Network & Internet.
  3. In the left sidebar, select Status.
  4. Scroll down and click on Network troubleshooter under the “Advanced network settings” section.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions provided by the troubleshooter to diagnose and fix any network adapter issues.
  6. Once the troubleshooter completes, restart your computer.

Recovering the WiFi Icon through Taskbar Settings and System File Checker

If you’re experiencing the issue of a missing WiFi icon on your Windows 10 taskbar, there are a couple of methods you can try to recover it.

First, you can access the Taskbar Settings by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting “Taskbar settings.” From there, scroll down to the “Notification area” section and click on “Turn system icons on or off.” Make sure the “Network” option is turned on.

Another option is to use the System File Checker tool to scan and restore any corrupted system files that may be causing the issue. Open a Command Prompt as an administrator and type “sfc /scannow“. This will initiate the scan, and once it’s complete, restart your computer.

Fixing the Issue by Modifying Notification Settings and Updating Network Adapter Driver




Fixing the Issue by Modifying Notification Settings and Updating Network Adapter Driver

Step Description
Step 1 Open the “Settings” app by clicking on the Start menu and selecting “Settings” (gear icon).
Step 2 Click on “System” and then select “Notifications & actions” from the left sidebar.
Step 3 Scroll down to the “Notifications” section and click on “Select which icons appear on the taskbar”.
Step 4 Make sure “Network” is toggled on. If it’s already on, toggle it off and then back on.
Step 5 Check if the WiFi icon reappears in the taskbar. If not, proceed to the next step.
Step 6 Press Windows Key + X and select “Device Manager” from the menu.
Step 7 In the Device Manager window, expand the “Network adapters” category.
Step 8 Right-click on your network adapter and select “Update driver”.
Step 9 Choose the option to automatically search for updated driver software.
Step 10 Wait for Windows to search for and install any available driver updates.
Step 11 Restart your computer and check if the WiFi icon is now visible in the taskbar.


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