Windows - The "Safely Remove Hardware" tray icon is missing

Issue

Windows won't display the Safely Remove Hardware tray icon. What can be done?

Solution

To fix this issue, follow these steps:

• Right click on the notification area
• Click on Customize Notifications
• Find "Safely Remove Hardware" in the list that appears and choose "Always show".
• Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Hardware.
• Click on the Add/Remove Windows Components.
• Double click Networking Services in the list.
• Un-check the " UPnP User Interface " .
• Click OK

If you are still having problems:

• Go to My Computer > Manage > Services and Applications > Services.
• Search the list for the following entry "Plug and Play" and double click on it.
  • The properties window should appear.
  • Set the Startup Type to "Automatic" .
• Click OK and restart your PC.

See also

Knowledge communities.

• Forum
• Windows forum
• Hard drive forum

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