Missing Taskbar Icons In Windows XP and How I Manage To Fix It
I have a problem with my taskbar when some of my taskbar icons were missing. I don't know what was the cause of this problems. While searching for answers, I found several websites suggesting several methods. I tested it all and I manage to fix it by doing the steps below.
1. One of the websites said the problem is with the UPnP and I need to uninstall it from Windows Components. So, first I open the Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs and on the left side, choose Add/Remove Windows Components. Wait for it to load.
2. After it loads, choose Networking Services and click details. Untick the UPnP User Interface and click ok.
3. After that click next and restart Windows.
After you've done all the steps above, the missing taskbar icons will appear and that's how I manage to fix this problem.
1. One of the websites said the problem is with the UPnP and I need to uninstall it from Windows Components. So, first I open the Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs and on the left side, choose Add/Remove Windows Components. Wait for it to load.
2. After it loads, choose Networking Services and click details. Untick the UPnP User Interface and click ok.
3. After that click next and restart Windows.
After you've done all the steps above, the missing taskbar icons will appear and that's how I manage to fix this problem.
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