Windows 10: How to show VPN active Icon in the Taskbar Notification Area?

Discus and support How to show VPN active Icon in the Taskbar Notification Area? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; It is quite important to be able to see at a glance, if you are connected to the network through a VPN or through an unsecured connection. I cannot... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Chris2xU, Nov 10, 2018.

  1. Chris2xU Win User

    How to show VPN active Icon in the Taskbar Notification Area?


    It is quite important to be able to see at a glance, if you are connected to the network through a VPN or through an unsecured connection. I cannot find any native setting in Windows 10 which would allow me to see if a VPN is active in the Notification Area. I first have to hover over the Network icon or click on it to see more details.

    This question has been asked in similar ways in 2017, but never received a satisfactory solution on Microsoft Community:

    • Display VPN connection status?
    • Windows 10 - Show VPN on taskbar?


    What is the best way to show an active VPN connection icon in the system tray of the taskbar?

    :)
     
    Chris2xU, Nov 10, 2018
    #1
  2. Edwin Win User

    Hide or Show Notification Area Icons on Taskbar in Windows 10


    The tray link, (Option One/Step 2), seems to be depreciated in Build 10130, go to Settings via the other Steps or directly:


    How to show VPN active Icon in the Taskbar Notification Area? [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Nov 10, 2018
    #2
  3. Mark Ole Win User
    Taskbar icons

    Hi,

    To address your concern, follow the steps below on how to show hidden icons on the taskbar.

    • Open Settings, and click on the Personalization
      icon.
    • Click on Taskbar on the left side, and click on the
      Select which icons appear on the taskbar
      link under the Notification area section on the right.
    • Turn on Always show all icons in the notification area at the top

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Mark Ole, Nov 10, 2018
    #3
  4. ms1406 Win User

    How to show VPN active Icon in the Taskbar Notification Area?

    Missing Notification area Icon in Windows 10 control Panel

    thanks , but you did not understand the problem.

    I have since found the solution wlsewhere:

    To add a hidden icon to the notification area


    • Click the arrow next to the notification area, and then drag the icon you want to move to the notification area. You can drag as many hidden icons to the notification area as you want.

    To
    always show all icons on the taskbar



    • Right-click an empty area on the taskbar, and then click Properties.

    • Under Notification area, click Customize.

    • Select the Always show all icons and notifications on the taskbar check box, and then click
      OK.
     
    ms1406, Nov 10, 2018
    #4
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