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How do I change the behavior of Network icon in "Turn system icons on or off," when it is greyed out?

Hi experts,

All of my computers run Win 7 Pro. And, I either have the Network icon showing in the system tray or I can make it show using Customize in the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties. If it isn't set to show all the time, I can at least get to it by clicking on the up arrow at the left of the system tray.

On one particular computer, it is not there. By going to Turn system icons on or off, I can get to the PNG file picture attached. But, unlike all of the other computers, the Behavior On/Off button is greyed out.

Why is that? How can I make it active?

Thank you.

Bert

Bert2005

ASKER

Right click on task bar at bottom of computer | Click on Customize | Turn system icons on and off (bottom left) | Turn system icons on or off:

Under system icons, you will see Network. Under Behaviors on the right, one should be able to turn it on. But, it is greyed out.

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Bert2005

ASKER

Thanks David,

That's good to know. I do use group policy for many things. I am wondering if it would only affect this one computer?

David Johnson, CD

it could be the user or the computer.. run rsop

Bert2005

ASKER

I see only ControlPanel policy that may affect it. But, it shouldn't. What do you think?

Administrative Templates
------------------------
GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\ForceClassicControlPanel
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\NetCache\Disabl
eFRAdminPin
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\D
esktop\ScreenSaverIsSecure
Value: 49, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\D
esktop\ScreenSaveActive
Value: 49, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\NoStartMenuMyMusic
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\NoSMConfigurePrograms
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Links
Bar\Enabled
Value: 0, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\QuickLaunchEnabled
Value: 0, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\ForceRunOnStartMenu
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\NoSMMyPictures
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\A
U\NoAUShutdownOption
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
Explorer\NoStartMenuMyGames
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\
AlwaysShowMenus
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\D
esktop\ScreenSaveTimeOut
Value: 51, 0, 54, 0, 48, 0, 48, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

GPO: Default Domain Policy
KeyName: Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\
System\NoDispCPL
Value: 1, 0, 0, 0
State: Enabled

David Johnson, CD

what about the local security policy? you are running as a local administrator right?

Bert2005

ASKER

Yes. Well, I am running under another user who is a local admin.

Bert2005

ASKER

Strange. Found a GPO setting stating Remove the networking icon. But, it was non-configured. So, I tried actually disabling it, and then the icon was seen in the window above the arrow. But, it wouldn't show on the system tray if you configured it to show. But, when I click on Show all icons, it shows up. But, I obviously do not want them all showing.

Bert2005

ASKER

Full circle. I went back to the PNG picture above. The ability to turn it from Off to On was now available as it was not greyed out. It was On. But the icon was still hidden. I turned it off, then on, and it is now in the system tray. I think 50% of the fix made sense, the other was just trying things like switching the On/Off button. But, it is working. At least for now.

Thank you for all your help.

How do I change the behavior of Network icon in &quot;Turn system icons on or off,&quot; when it is greyed out?

How do I change the behavior of Network icon in "Turn system icons on or off," when it is greyed out?