microsoft.public.windowsxp.customize

Do you want to see the hide/unhide inactive icons button?

Control Panel > Taskbar and Start Menu > Taskbar tab > Hide inactive icons

Do you want to see the power options button?

Control Panel > Power Options > Advanced tab > Always show icon on the
taskbar

Do you want a warning about low battery power?

Press F1 and create a search from this phrase: Set a warning alarm for a
low or critical battery condition

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biermanoski wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I think it's called the System Tray (?) on the Task Bar and there used to be
> a button if you pointed & clicked on it it would open.
>
> Now, there is no button.
>
> I've looked into the Control Panel & re-checked all of my Taskbar Options &
> still cannot get that 'button' back. I especially need it because I use a
> Laptop & had the battery shown and now I don't know what % of power I have.
>
> Can some one help me?