任务栏的主要功能是让您快速访问常用图标。网络(Network)图标是点击次数最多的图标之一。如果您的任务栏上没有此图标，您必须转到控制面板中的(Control Panel)网络(Network)设置来搜索并连接到有线或无线连接。
因此，如果任务栏中的任务栏图标丢失，您必须将其永久恢复。幸运的是，这可能是一个较小的设置或安排问题。但是，缺少任务栏也可能源于更深层次的网络和驱动程序问题。在我们探索将您的Wi-Fi或网络图标返回任务栏的方法时，请阅读这篇文章。
任务栏中缺少Wi-Fi(Wi-Fi)或网络(Network)图标
如果您在任务栏上找不到网络图标，请不要担心，因为它通常是一个简单的解决方法。这是做什么：
- 检查图标是否隐藏。
- 启用任务栏上的 Wi-Fi 图标。
- 在组策略编辑器(Group Policy Editor)中启用 Wi-Fi 图标。
- 重新安装无线适配器驱动程序。
- 重新启动 Windows 资源管理器。
- 重新启动网络服务。
有关上述修复的详细信息，请继续阅读。
1]检查图标是否隐藏
任务栏一次显示特定数量的图标并隐藏其余图标以保持整洁。可能是您的系统没有问题，但Wi-Fi图标也只是隐藏了。在探索任何复杂的故障排除步骤之前，请确认Wi-Fi图标未隐藏。
单击(Click)任务栏上的向上箭头以显示隐藏的任务栏图标。您可能会在此处找到 Wi-Fi 图标。如果这样做，您可以从此隐藏部分访问它。或者，将 Wi-Fi 图标拖放到任务栏上以显示该图标。
阅读(Read)：Windows 中的 Wi-Fi 图标灰显
2]启用(Enable)任务栏上的Wi-Fi图标
Windows允许您手动选择任务栏上显示的图标。如果您没有找到带有隐藏任务栏图标的 Wi-Fi 图标，则该图标可能已关闭，或者您的计算机可能已设置为不在任务栏上显示它。
在Windows 10中，按Windows key + I打开Windows 设置(Windows Settings)。单击(Click)个性化(Personalization)并从左侧窗格中选择 任务 栏。(Taskbar)
首先，确保 Wi-Fi 图标已打开。单击(Click)通知区域(Notification area)中的打开或关闭系统图标(Turn system icons on or off)链接 。
确认 网络(Network)旁边的开关已打开。如果它关闭，请单击它以将其打开。
切换 网络 (Network )图标后，检查它现在是否显示在任务栏中。如果它仍然丢失，请返回上一个屏幕并单击 通知区域下的(Notification area)显示任务栏上出现的图标(Show which icons appear on the taskbar)链接。
在这里，打开网络(Network)旁边的开关 以始终在任务栏上显示网络或 Wi-Fi 图标。
在Windows 11中，无法隐藏角落溢出区域中的网络(Network)和扬声器(Speaker)图标。
3]在组策略编辑器中(Group Policy Editor)启用(Enable)Wi-Fi图标
也可以从组策略编辑器(Group Policy Editor)中禁用网络图标。这是重新启用它的方法。首先使用(Start)Windows key + R打开运行(Run)对话框 。在运行中输入 gpedit.msc并按 ENTER。
在组策略编辑器中，转到 左侧面板中的用户配置。(User Configuration)导航(Navigate)到 Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar。
在右侧区域中，找到 删除网络图标(Remove the networking icon)选项并双击该项目。
在新窗口中 选择Disabled选项，然后点击(Disabled)OK按钮保存并关闭窗口。
4]重新安装无线适配器驱动程序
驱动程序使连接的设备可以在您的Windows计算机上运行。这也适用于无线适配器。当无线适配器驱动程序出现故障、过时或丢失时，可能会导致您的 Wi-Fi 图标消失(AWOL)。
Windows key + I打开“运行”(Run)对话框 。在运行中，键入 devmgmt.msc并按 ENTER。
在网络适配器(Network adapters)类别下找到无线适配器， 然后右键单击它。选择卸载设备(Uninstall device) 选项。
按照屏幕上的步骤完成卸载过程。完成此操作后，重新启动计算机。您的机器将自动重新安装驱动程序以修复过程中的每个错误。
但是，在某些情况下，您可能在设备管理(Device Manager)器中找不到无线适配器驱动程序。这意味着您的系统中缺少驱动程序。因此(Hence)，您一开始就无法卸载它。
在这种情况下，您必须先安装Wi-Fi驱动程序。下面的短视频向您展示了如何(how to install Wi-Fi driver)为 Windows 10 安装 Wi-Fi 驱动程序。
5]重新启动Windows资源管理器
要重新启动资源管理器(restart Explorer)，请按CTRL + SHIFT + ESC组合键打开任务管理器(Task Manager)。切换到 Processes选项卡并查找 Windows Explorer。
右键单击(Right-click)Windows资源管理器(Windows Explorer)并 从上下文菜单中选择结束任务选项。(End task)如果有多个Windows 资源管理器(Windows Explorer)进程实例，请结束所有实例。
接下来，单击“ 文件(File)”菜单并转到“运行新任务”(Run New Task )选项。在提供的框中 输入 explorer.exe ，选中(explorer.exe)使用管理权限创建此任务(Create this task with administrative privileges)复选框，然后单击确定(OK)按钮。
6]重新启动网络服务
Windows key + R启动运行对话框 。输入 services.msc并单击 OK按钮。在“服务(Services)”窗口中，找到以下服务：
- 电话。
- 远程过程调用。
- 远程访问连接管理器。
- 即插即用。
- 网络连接。
右键单击这些服务中的每一个，然后从上下文菜单中单击Stop/Start 选项。
让我们知道这里是否对您有所帮助。
Wi-Fi icon not showing or missing from Taskbar in Windows 11/10
The primary function оf the taskbar is to аllow you to access commonly used icons quіckly. One of the most clicked icons is the Network iсon. Without this icon being on your taskbar, you’d have to go to the Network settings іn Control Panel to search for and connect to wired or wireless connections.
Therefore, if the taskbar icon is missing from the taskbar, you have to get it back for good. Fortunately, this could be a minor setting or arrangement problem. However, the taskbar missing could also stem from deeper network and driver issues. Please read this post to the end as we explore ways to get your Wi-Fi or network icon back to the taskbar.
Wi-Fi or Network icon missing from the taskbar
If you can’t find the network icon on your taskbar, don’t fret because it’s usually a straightforward fix. Here’s what to do:
- Check if the icon is hidden.
- Enable the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar.
- Enable the Wi-Fi icon in the Group Policy Editor.
- Reinstall the wireless adapter drivers.
- Restart Windows Explorer.
- Restart Network services.
For a breakdown of the above fixes, read on.
1] Check if the icon is hidden
The taskbar shows a specific number of icons at a time and hides the rest to keep things neat. It could be that there is no problem with your system, but the Wi-Fi icon is only hidden too. Before exploring any complex troubleshooting steps, confirm that the Wi-Fi icon isn’t hidden.
Click on the upward-facing arrow on the taskbar to reveal the hidden taskbar icons. You may just find the Wi-Fi icon here. If you do, you can access it from this hidden section. Alternatively, drag and drop the Wi-Fi icon onto the taskbar to show the icon.
Read: Wi-Fi icon greyed out in Windows
2] Enable the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar
Windows lets you handpick the icons that show up on the taskbar. If you don’t find the Wi-Fi icon with the hidden taskbar icons, the icon may be off, or your computer might’ve been set not to display it on the taskbar.
In Windows 10, press Windows key + I to open the Windows Settings. Click on Personalization and select Taskbar from the left-hand pane.
First, make sure the Wi-Fi icon is turned on. Click on the Turn system icons on or off link in the Notification area.
Confirm that the switch beside Network is toggled on. If it’s off, click on it to turn it on.
After toggling on the Network icon, check if it now shows in the taskbar. If it’s still missing, return to the previous screen and click on the Show which icons appear on the taskbar link under the Notification area.
Here, toggle on the switch next to Network to always show the network or Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar.
In Windows 11, it is not possible to hide the Network & Speaker icons in the corner overflow area.
3] Enable the Wi-Fi icon in the Group Policy Editor
The network icon could also be disabled from the Group Policy Editor. Here’s how to re-enable it. Start by opening the Run dialog box with Windows key + R. Input gpedit.msc in Run and press ENTER.
In the Group Policy Editor, go to User Configuration in the left-hand panel. Navigate to Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar.
In the right-hand area, locate the Remove the networking icon option and double-click on this item.
Select the Disabled option on the new window and hit the OK button to save and close the window.
4] Reinstall the wireless adapter drivers
Drivers make it possible for connected devices to function on your Windows computer. This also goes for the wireless adapter. When the wireless adapter drivers are buggy, outdated, or missing, it can cause your Wi-Fi icon to go AWOL.
Open the Run dialog box by pressing the Windows key + I. In Run, type devmgmt.msc and hit ENTER.
Find the wireless adapter under the Network adapters category and right-click on it. Select the Uninstall device option.
Follow the on-screen steps to complete the uninstallation process. On completion of this, restart your computer. Your machine will automatically re-install the driver fixing every bug in the process.
However, in some cases, you may not find the wireless adapter driver in the Device Manager. This means that the driver is missing from your system. Hence, you can’t uninstall it in the first place.
In this case, you must install the Wi-Fi drivers first. The short video below shows you how to install Wi-Fi drivers for Windows 10.
5] Restart Windows Explorer
To restart Explorer, press the CTRL + SHIFT + ESC key combination to open the Task Manager. Switch to the Processes tab and look for Windows Explorer.
Right-click on Windows Explorer and choose the End task option from the context menu. If there are multiple instances of the Windows Explorer process, end all of them.
Next, click on the File menu and go to the Run New Task option. Enter explorer.exe in the box provided, mark the Create this task with administrative privileges checkbox, and click on the OK button.
6] Restart Network services
Launch the Run dialog box with Windows key + R. Type in services.msc and click on the OK button. In the Services window, locate the following services:
- Telephony.
- Remote Procedure Call.
- Remote Access Connection Manager.
- Plug and Play.
- Network Connections.
Right-click on each of these services and hit the Stop/Start options from the context menu.
Let us know if anything here helped you.
