Windows 10: Red cross on Internet Icon on Taskbar

Discus and support Red cross on Internet Icon on Taskbar in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; After carrying out an upgrade including a new Motherboard, processor and Ram memory I had to re-install Windows Win 10 Pro ( Free upgrade - digital... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by BrianE2, Dec 22, 2018.

  1. BRIANE2
    BrianE2 Win User

    Red cross on Internet Icon on Taskbar


    After carrying out an upgrade including a new Motherboard, processor and Ram memory I had to re-install Windows Win 10 Pro ( Free upgrade - digital licence type ) unfortunately after I installed it a message appeared a few days later that it needs activating. Following the activation attempt ( and trouble-shooter ) it says that it can't be activated as it can't establish a connection and yet I can connect to any site I choose. The problem seems to be that there is a rogue red cross above the internet connection icon on the taskbar. I've tried several methods to remove it all to no avail, is there any other way to activate my Win 10 version.( I also tried the upgraded hardware route using a product code and that failed too )

    Any help would be most appreciated, thanks

    :)
     
    BrianE2, Dec 22, 2018
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  2. DON VARNAU
    Don Varnau Win User

    Unable to turn on the sound, red cross next to sound icon

    1. Which version of Windows are you running?

    2. Which version of Internet Explorer or other browser?

    3. Does "sound icon" refer to the sound icon on the Windows Taskbar?

    Don
     
    Don Varnau, Dec 22, 2018
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  3. ELLIELT
    Ellielt Win User
    Red cross on wifi and sound icons.

    Yesterday when I turned on my laptop, I noticed instead of the usually wifi icon, it was now an ethernet icon even though I haven't changed anything with my laptop in regard to this and have no idea why it is now an ethernet icon. The icon has a red cross
    on it, and also my sound icon has the cross to. I have restarted my computer and tried disabling the ethernet, but it just won't go. I can fix the sound but it always comes back to the red cross. The internet also keeps disconnecting and I have to restart
    my laptop to get it working again. I have no idea why this has happened and don't really want to restore or reset if I don't have to! Can anyone help? I am using Windows 10 by the way, but updated a fair few weeks before this occurred.
     
    Ellielt, Dec 22, 2018
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  4. YAQUB K
    Yaqub K Win User

    Red cross on Internet Icon on Taskbar

    System Icons on taskbar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Communities.

    Are you referring to the clock system icon on the taskbar?

    If so, I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below:


    • Click on the search bar on the taskbar.

    • Type system icons.

    • Under Turn System Icons ON or OFF, turn On the Clock and check with the issue.

    Hope it helps.
     
    Yaqub K, Dec 22, 2018
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