Network icons disconnect in the notification area in Windows 7

Hi!

Many times the network icon disappears after a wired connection is made.  

However, you can verify when the icon is displayed by right clicking in an empty area in the taskbar >> then click Properties >> next, click Customize button in the Notification area.

Click the checkbox at the bottom to always show all icons OR just change the Network icon setting.

Thanks!

mug

Also, if that doesn't work, we will check the Local Group Policy for the icons.

Thanks.

mug

There's a couple ways to do that. Here's one good walkthrough with screenshots. http://www.sevenforums.com/129231-post31.html

Guys,

What I meant is the network icon. My network cable is plugged, and I am still connected to the internet and to the local network, but the network icon still disconnecting as you see on the following picture:
Do you have any Ideas why the network icon still disconnects when I'm actually connected?

Is this a laptop or a computer with wireless?   Could it be connecting to the network/internet using wireless, but that wired connection icon is showing disconnected?

Thanks.

mug

It is a PC without wireless. I'm using the Ethernet cable.

BTW: I fixed the problem, it is because the configurations of "Incoming Connections" for the VPN. After I delete it, I disable the Local Area Connection and enable it and it is OK now. As you see:
 

Thank you for all your help. In Addition, can explain to me why when I delete the "Incoming Connection" the problem was fixed?
As you see:
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