How Do I Get the Network Icon on My Desktop Windows 7?
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In the Taskbar and Start menu Properties window, on the Taskbar tab, click the Customize button in the Notification area section. Under Icons, find the Network entry. To the right of that entry, under Behaviors, make sure Show icon and notifications is selected in the drop-down menu.

Where is the Network icon located?

To view available wireless networks in Windows, click the network icon located on the right side of your Taskbar. Depending on your network connection, the network icon will either appear as a computer monitor and network cable, or as five ascending bars.

Why is my network icon not showing?

In the Taskbar and Start menu Properties window, on the Taskbar tab, click the Customize button in the Notification area section. Under Icons, find the Network entry. To the right of that entry, under Behaviors, make sure Show icon and notifications is selected in the drop-down menu.

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