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LAN symbol
Name: prathyush Date: March 18, 2009 at 11:33:27 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: 512 Product: Intel / P4 Subcategory: General
Comment:
I am unable to view LAN symbol in taskbar. but i am able to connect and disconnect internet.
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: March 18, 2009 at 11:34:25 Pacific
Reply:
Enable the icon in your network connections if you want to see it.
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Response Number 2
Name: prathyush Date: March 18, 2009 at 11:38:42 Pacific
Reply:
it is enabled in network connections..but still its not visible in task bar...
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Response Number 3
Name: Chuck 2 Date: March 18, 2009 at 11:46:15 Pacific
Reply:
Right click that LAN icon in Network Connections, then click Properties, then check mark the box to show it.
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Response Number 4
Name: Jennifer SUMN Date: March 18, 2009 at 11:51:16 Pacific
Reply:
It won't show in the Taskbar. It will show in the System Tray.
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Response Number 5
Name: Chuck 2 Date: March 18, 2009 at 12:02:49 Pacific
Reply:
The Glossary in Windows HELP says
Notification Area The area on the taskbar to the right of the taskbar buttons. The notification area displays the time and can also contain shortcuts that provide quick access to programs, such as Volume Control and Power Options. Other shortcuts can appear temporarily, providing information about the status of activities. For example, the printer shortcut icon appears after a document has been sent to the printer and disappears when printing is complete.
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