Windows 10: Drag and drop icons to taskbar, system tray notification area, overflow

Evidently, the inability to drag and drop icons to the taskbar, system tray notification area, and overflow is a well-known, chronic problem in Windows 11. I've done everything I can find on the interweb purported to "fix" the problem. Nothing has.Has anyone REALLY found a fix for this?

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Notification area (system tray) icons missing, Reset did not work

Hi Kevin,

With regard to your query about the system tray, we suggest that you follow the steps below and see if it helps.

• Right-click on an empty space in your desktop taskbar and select Properties.
• In the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties window, find the selection labeled
  Notification Area and click on Customize.
• Click on Turn system icons on or off.
• If you'd like to always show all icons, turn the slider window to On.
• Reboot the PC for the changes to take effect.

Let us know the result.

 

How To Move Icons From Taskbar Overflow to Main Taskbar in Windows 11

In order to move the icons from the Taskbar overflow please right-click on Taskbar > Taskbar settings > other system tray icons > enable the apps you want on the Taskbar overflow.

You can drag and drop the icons on the Hidden icon menu, however, it won't apply to the icons on the main Taskbar.

 

Google Drive icon disappeared from notification area on right side of taskbar

Dear ArleneL,

Welcome to the Microsoft Community



I understand the importance of having quick access to your Google Drive icon in the notification area of your Windows taskbar and the inconvenience caused by its sudden disappearance.

To resolve this issue, please follow the steps below:

1. Check Hidden Icons:
   
   • Click the up arrow (^) located in the notification area to view hidden icons.
     
   • Look for the Google Drive icon among the hidden icons. If you find it there, you can drag and drop it to the visible area for easy access.
     
2. Reset Notification Area Icons:
   
   • Open the "Settings" app by clicking on the Start button and selecting the gear icon.
     
   • Go to "Personalization" and then click on "Taskbar".
     
   • Scroll down and click on "Other system tray icons".
     
   • Find Google Drive in the list and ensure that the toggle switch is turned on.
     
3. Reinstall Google Drive: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider reinstalling Google Drive Sync following these steps:
   
   • Uninstall Google Drive from your computer through the Control Panel or Settings.
     
   • Download and reinstall Google Drivefrom the official website.
     

If after doing these troubleshooting steps and only the Google Drive icon is showing up with this issue, I suggest you head over to the official Google Drive forums and post a query, they may be able to provide more specific guidance on the issue you're facing.

Google Drive Community

Please feel free to reach out if you require further assistance.

Warm regards,

Martin | Microsoft Community Support Specialist