Windows 10: Power Icon Missing: System Icon Greyed out - Windows 10

I recently updated my computer, and then had to fix some issues with it blue screening. Now my power Icon is missing and I can't turn it back on because it is greyed out. I really need it back, does anyone know how to fix this?

and I am unable to find Windows Explorer process in task bar

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Power Icon Missing: System Icon Greyed out - Windows 10

Hi Katrina,

The system icon may have encountered a corruption that caused this issue. For us to help you with this concern, kindly answer the following questions:

• Can you please tell us some troubleshooting steps that you've performed while fixing the blue screen issue?
• Have you made any changes to the registry or bios?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far for this issue?

Meanwhile, we suggest that you try to restart the Windows Explorer process to refresh the taskbar icons. Kindly follow the steps below:

• On your keyboard, press Ctrl+Alt+Delete and select Task Manager.
• On the Processes tab, look for the Windows Explorer process and select it.
  
• Click the Restart button at the bottom right corner of the Task Manager window.
  
• After the Windows Explorer process has been restarted, check the notification area on the taskbar and see if the battery icon is visible.

We'll be waiting for your reply.

 

Power system icon is greyed out

I recently upgraded my Acer Aspire laptop to Windows 10. The power system icon is greyed out so I can not activate the battery/power icon on the system tray.

 

Power system icon is greyed out

Yes, Windows 10 is activated. I am the administrator. The power system icon was greyed out immediately after Windows activation.