windows xp laptop...where's my battery meter?

[1MileCrash]

it just magically disappeared on its own. where the hell did it go and how do i get it back?

[JoshieDoom]

Control panel?????

[jambofla]

it just magically disappeared on its own. where the hell did it go and how do i get it back?

right click on the desktop and look at toolbars or check power options in the control panel

[1MileCrash]

okay. here is what i have done with no luck and no results.

control panel, appearance and themes, taskbar and start menu, taskbar.

and there is nothing here about the battery meter. i can't find anything.

[KahanaReef]

Go into control Panel.

Power Options Properties

Advanced

Check: Always show icon on task bar


If it's already checked, then, uncheck it. Apply and OK. Go back in and recheck it. Apply and OK and it should show up

[1MileCrash]

no luck...let me try restarting the computer

[KahanaReef]

Hmm, that is strange. I have an older Toshiba running XP and my meter goes MIA every now and then too. But, that always brings it back for me. Heh, I did it just this morning to be sure while checking on the steps to show you because it was gone again.

I have no idea why it disappears though. But, it's back now.

[1MileCrash]

haha...well i did as you said kahana and restarted the computer and it has come back. thanks much!

[KahanaReef]

haha...well i did as you said kahana and restarted the computer and it has come back. thanks much!

You're welcome.

Silly computers!

[shady milkman]

also worth noting sometimes it will be set on hide if inactive..that can play funny things on xp