I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite normal.
However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon that's
supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is not there.
Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows up saying I'm
connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been inadvertently
disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried re-establishing my
IP address but this did not produce the icon either. Last thing I tried was
`repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.

That icon is called Network.
Try this :
Right click on an open space of the notification area, the black strip at
the bottom,
click Properties Notification Area. Under System icons, can you put a
checkmark on Network, or is it grayed out ?
If it is grayed out and cannot be checked, do a system restore back-dating
the date the icon was present.
Network and Sound disappeared on me many times, I always use system restore
to get them back.
There is another method, but I have to find the tutorial first. Let me know
if I need to.
t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite
normal. However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon
that's supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is not
there. Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows up
saying I'm connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been inadvertently
disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried re-establishing
my IP address but this did not produce the icon either. Last thing I
tried was `repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.

That icon is called Network.
Try this :
Right click on an open space of the notification area, the black strip at
the bottom,
click Properties Notification Area. Under System icons, can you put a
checkmark on Network, or is it grayed out ?
If it is grayed out and cannot be checked, do a system restore back-dating
the date the icon was present.
Network and Sound disappeared on me many times, I always use system restore
to get them back.
There is another method, but I have to find the tutorial first. Let me know
if I need to.
t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite
normal. However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon
that's supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is not
there. Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows up
saying I'm connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been inadvertently
disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried re-establishing
my IP address but this did not produce the icon either. Last thing I
tried was `repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.

Here is the tutorial, should you need it. Read it anyway, it's useful.
RE : Restore missing icons in Notification area
Sometimes a simple restart will restore them. If not, then this may be
able to help restore them instead.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/10...tem-icons.html

t-4-2


"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite
normal. However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon
that's supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is not
there. Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows up
saying I'm connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been inadvertently
disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried re-establishing
my IP address but this did not produce the icon either. Last thing I
tried was `repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.

Here is the tutorial, should you need it. Read it anyway, it's useful.
RE : Restore missing icons in Notification area
Sometimes a simple restart will restore them. If not, then this may be
able to help restore them instead.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/10...tem-icons.html

t-4-2


"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite
normal. However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon
that's supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is not
there. Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows up
saying I'm connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been inadvertently
disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried re-establishing
my IP address but this did not produce the icon either. Last thing I
tried was `repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.

Thanks t-4-2.

You're correct that `Network' is greyed out with no means to check it. I'd
really rather not do a restore at this point. I'd appreciate it if you
could find that tutorial for re-instating `Network' without rebooting.

Paul C.

"t-4-2" wrote in message
...
That icon is called Network.
Try this :
Right click on an open space of the notification area, the black strip at
the bottom,
click Properties Notification Area. Under System icons, can you put a
checkmark on Network, or is it grayed out ?
If it is grayed out and cannot be checked, do a system restore back-dating
the date the icon was present.
Network and Sound disappeared on me many times, I always use system
restore to get them back.
There is another method, but I have to find the tutorial first. Let me
know if I need to.
t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite
normal. However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon
that's supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is not
there. Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows up
saying I'm connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been inadvertently
disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried re-establishing
my IP address but this did not produce the icon either. Last thing I
tried was `repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.

Thanks t-4-2.

You're correct that `Network' is greyed out with no means to check it. I'd
really rather not do a restore at this point. I'd appreciate it if you
could find that tutorial for re-instating `Network' without rebooting.

Paul C.

"t-4-2" wrote in message
...
That icon is called Network.
Try this :
Right click on an open space of the notification area, the black strip at
the bottom,
click Properties Notification Area. Under System icons, can you put a
checkmark on Network, or is it grayed out ?
If it is grayed out and cannot be checked, do a system restore back-dating
the date the icon was present.
Network and Sound disappeared on me many times, I always use system
restore to get them back.
There is another method, but I have to find the tutorial first. Let me
know if I need to.
t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite
normal. However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon
that's supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is not
there. Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows up
saying I'm connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been inadvertently
disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried re-establishing
my IP address but this did not produce the icon either. Last thing I
tried was `repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.

Tutorial is already sent.
By the way, System Restore is the most reliable and DOWN-TO-EARTH method to
solve most " common " problems such as this.
It is hell of a lot better than " tweaking " the registry, which many
self-proclaimed geeks will recommend and jump on.

t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
Thanks t-4-2.

You're correct that `Network' is greyed out with no means to check it.
I'd really rather not do a restore at this point. I'd appreciate it if
you could find that tutorial for re-instating `Network' without rebooting.

Paul C.

"t-4-2" wrote in message
...
That icon is called Network.
Try this :
Right click on an open space of the notification area, the black strip at
the bottom,
click Properties Notification Area. Under System icons, can you put a
checkmark on Network, or is it grayed out ?
If it is grayed out and cannot be checked, do a system restore
back-dating the date the icon was present.
Network and Sound disappeared on me many times, I always use system
restore to get them back.
There is another method, but I have to find the tutorial first. Let me
know if I need to.
t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite
normal. However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon
that's supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is
not there. Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows
up saying I'm connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been
inadvertently disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried
re-establishing my IP address but this did not produce the icon either.
Last thing I tried was `repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.

Tutorial is already sent.
By the way, System Restore is the most reliable and DOWN-TO-EARTH method to
solve most " common " problems such as this.
It is hell of a lot better than " tweaking " the registry, which many
self-proclaimed geeks will recommend and jump on.

t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
Thanks t-4-2.

You're correct that `Network' is greyed out with no means to check it.
I'd really rather not do a restore at this point. I'd appreciate it if
you could find that tutorial for re-instating `Network' without rebooting.

Paul C.

"t-4-2" wrote in message
...
That icon is called Network.
Try this :
Right click on an open space of the notification area, the black strip at
the bottom,
click Properties Notification Area. Under System icons, can you put a
checkmark on Network, or is it grayed out ?
If it is grayed out and cannot be checked, do a system restore
back-dating the date the icon was present.
Network and Sound disappeared on me many times, I always use system
restore to get them back.
There is another method, but I have to find the tutorial first. Let me
know if I need to.
t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite
normal. However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon
that's supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is
not there. Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows
up saying I'm connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been
inadvertently disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried
re-establishing my IP address but this did not produce the icon either.
Last thing I tried was `repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.

Additional:
Don't be mistaken System Recovery from System Restore.
System Restore is the most drastic measure.
System Restore is just a " roll back " to a few days where things were
running a-ok. Like time travel to the past.... ha ha ha.

t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
Thanks t-4-2.

You're correct that `Network' is greyed out with no means to check it.
I'd really rather not do a restore at this point. I'd appreciate it if
you could find that tutorial for re-instating `Network' without rebooting.

Paul C.

"t-4-2" wrote in message
...
That icon is called Network.
Try this :
Right click on an open space of the notification area, the black strip at
the bottom,
click Properties Notification Area. Under System icons, can you put a
checkmark on Network, or is it grayed out ?
If it is grayed out and cannot be checked, do a system restore
back-dating the date the icon was present.
Network and Sound disappeared on me many times, I always use system
restore to get them back.
There is another method, but I have to find the tutorial first. Let me
know if I need to.
t-4-2

"Paul Calcagno" wrote in message
...
I'm running Vista Home Premium SP2 on an Acer desktop with 2 gig of RAM.

The computer is working fine and my internet connection seems quite
normal. However, I just noticed that the little computer monitor icon
that's supposed to be in the lower right hand corner of my display is
not there. Normally when I hover over this icon a small indicator shows
up saying I'm connected locally and to the internet.

I tried looking in `Services.msc' for something that's been
inadvertently disabled, but can't find anything relevant. I also tried
re-establishing my IP address but this did not produce the icon either.
Last thing I tried was `repairing' my internet connection to no avail.

Can anyone tell me how to get this icon back on without rebooting.

Thanks in advance....................Paul C.