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How to Restore Missing Battery Icon in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

If the Battery Icon is missing from taskbar, you won’t be able to see how much battery is left on your Laptop. Luckily, this problem is easy to fix and you will find below the steps to Restore Missing Battery Icon in Windows 10.

Restore Missing Battery Icon in Windows 10

Battery Icon Missing in Windows 10

In its default settings, Windows 10 prominently displays the battery icon on the taskbar, making it easy for users to check the current battery status on their computers.

However, sometimes the battery icon can suddenly disappear from the taskbar, making it difficult to check the remaining amount of battery on the computer.

The most common reason for Battery Icon Missing from the taskbar in Windows 10 is due to Battery Icon display on the Taskbar being disabled.

You will find below the methods to fix the Problem of Battery Icon Missing in Windows 10.

1. Check The System Tray

The Battery icon might be available on your computer, but hiding in the System Tray.

1. Click on the Arrow icon on the Taskbar and drag the Battery Icon to the taskbar.

Drag Battery Icon to Taskbar

2. You will now find the battery icon back on the Taskbar.

2. Restore Missing Battery Icon Using Settings

Follow the steps below to Restore Missing Battery Icon using the Settings App.

1. Open Settings on your computer and click on Personalization.

Personalization Option on Windows 10 Settings Screen

2. On the Personalization screen, click on Taskbar in the left-pane. In the right-pane, scroll down and click on Turn system icons on or off link.

Turn system icons on or off link in Windows 10

3. On the next screen, make sure the option for Power is set to ON position.

Enable Power Icon on Taskbar in Windows 10

After this, the Battery Icon should be available on the Taskbar or in the System Tray.

If the Battery Icon is available in the System Try, you can simply drag it back to the Taskbar.

3. Scan For Hardware Changes

Sometimes, the case of Missing Battery Icon in Windows 10 is due to Operating System detecting a change in Hardware or Hardware Settings on your computer.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager.

Device Manager Option in Windows 10

2. On Device Manager screen, click on the Action tab in top-menu bar and select Scan for Hardware changes option.

Scan for Hardware changes Option in Windows 10 Device Manager Screen

3. Now, check the Notification Area in the Taskbar and see if the Battery Icon is now visible.

4. Disable Microsoft Drivers and Enable Them Back Again

Follow the steps below to first disable Microsoft Drivers on your Windows 10 laptop and Enable them back again.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager.

Device Manager Option in Windows 10

2. On Device Manager screen, expand the Batteries section.

Batteries Tab in Device Manager Screen on Windows 10

3. In the expanded Batteries menu, disable both Microsoft AC Adapter and Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery Devices.

Disable Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery in Windows 10

4. Next, Enable Microsoft AC Adapter and Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery Devices on your computer.

Enable Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery in Windows 10

5. Restart your computer and see if the battery icon is now visible in the Notification Area of the Taskbar.

5. Restart Windows Explorer

Some users have reported fixing the problem of Missing Battery Icon in Windows 10 by closing Windows Explorer service and restarting it back again.

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Task Manager.

Open Task Manager on Windows Computer

2. On Task Manger screen, make sure you are on the Processes Tab > right-click on Windows Explorer and click on the Restart option.

Restart Windows Explorer in Windows 10

Hopefully, one of these methods should help you Restore the Missing Battery Icon on your Laptop.

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