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Castiellm
Jan 26, 2026Iron Contributor
How to Fix Missing Network Icons in Windows 10 (Active Connection)
Hello everyone, I'm encountering a strange issue with my Windows system: the icons and options representing the network status (Wi‑Fi/Ethernet) have completely disappeared from both the system tray and "Settings > Network & Internet." As a result, I can neither view nor select any networks, nor access settings pages like Airplane Mode.
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- ArchererCopper Contributor
Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot > Additional troubleshooters.
Select Network Adapter and run the troubleshooter.
Follow the prompts; Windows will attempt to detect and fix issues.
- Arya66Iron Contributor
- Right-click on the Taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
- Scroll down to Notification area > click Turn system icons on or off.
- Make sure Network is toggled On.
- Also, go back and ensure Select which icons appear on the taskbar shows Network as On.
Hello,See if this fix helps you:
https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-network-icon-missing-from-windows-10-taskbar
Hope this helps!
Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.