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    Vista Battery Icon (Taskbar)

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Jewperman, Dec 27, 2007.

  1. Jewperman

    Jewperman Notebook Consultant

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    The one that comes with your Vista that is placed on the taskbar which tells you how long your battery has left has dissapered. When I right click on the bar, go to propeties and then to notification area the battery bit is grayed out, therefore I cannot check the box.

    Anyone know why, and how to fix it?

    Thanks,

    J
     
    Jewperman, Dec 27, 2007
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  2. coolguy

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    Don't post the same thread twice.
     
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  3. Jewperman

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    I just need to know quickly as I am gonna be without wireless in a hour ish so I thought if I post it twice someone will reply quicker... Sorry.
     
    Jewperman, Dec 27, 2007
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    What did you do to the power settings so that the icon disappered?
     
    coolguy, Dec 27, 2007
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    Go to Start>Settings>Control Panel>Power Options

    Under the Advance tab, check where it says to 'Always show icon on the taskbar'
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Dec 27, 2007
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  6. Jewperman

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    Umm, when I turned on the Laptop it was not there, but the last thing I did was open the thing on the taskbar and change the power setting to 'VAIO Optimized'.

    John Doe: I open the control panel but cannot find "Power Options" just "Change Battery Setting"
     
    Jewperman, Dec 27, 2007
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    reboot ur computer. may have to do it a few times
     
    Mysteree, Dec 27, 2007
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  8. Jewperman

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    Surely there is a option to have it on every time though? Please someone help!

    EDIT: I have just found out the family trip has been cancelled lol... So no rush, but I would still like to find outhow to get it back
     
    Jewperman, Dec 27, 2007
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    Right-click on the "orb" (Windows Start Menu). Properties. Notification Area. Check the box for Power under System Icons.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Dec 27, 2007
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    he said he did that but the option was grayed out and uncheckable.

    ive had this problem before. did u even try rebooting?
     
    Mysteree, Dec 27, 2007
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  11. Jewperman

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    I have got it working. This thread can be closed/deleted.
     
    Jewperman, Dec 27, 2007
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    It is customary to disclose the solution.
     
    AKAJohnDoe, Dec 27, 2007
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    niGht kiD, Dec 28, 2007
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