Windows 10: taskbar icons showed just placeholders

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  1. taskbar icons showed just placeholders


    It happens a lot.How do I fix it? I don't want to reinstall the system

    :)
     
    Windows Category - All, Nov 8, 2023
    #1
  2. Yaqub K Win User

    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, Nov 8, 2023
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  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 8, 2023
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  4. dekayd Win User

    taskbar icons showed just placeholders

    Cannot find power icon in taskbar

    Have you tried the suggestions listed on the right side of the screen, Showing the battery icon on the taskbar, yet?
     
    dekayd, Nov 8, 2023
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