Add - Battery Icon To Taskbar

Click on or Other system tray icons (depending on your specific Windows 11 build).

If you see it, click and drag the icon back down onto the main taskbar. Method 2: Enable the Icon in Windows Settings add battery icon to taskbar

Restarting the Windows Explorer process refreshes the taskbar interface without requiring a full computer reboot. Press to open the Task Manager. Click More details if you are using the compact view. Locate Windows Explorer under the Processes tab. Click on or Other system tray icons (depending

The system will scan your laptop for hardware inconsistencies, including battery detection issues. Press to open the Task Manager

to the icon; you usually have to hover your mouse over the icon to see it. Are you having trouble finding the toggle in your settings, or is it appearing grayed out?

Here’s a full feature guide on adding (or restoring) the battery icon to the Windows taskbar, covering multiple Windows versions, troubleshooting, and customization.

If your desktop PC is connected to a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) via USB, some UPS software packages add a battery icon. Native Windows will not show a battery icon on a desktop without a battery.