Right-click an empty space on the taskbar and select . Scroll down to the Notification area section. Click the link that says Turn system icons on or off . Locate Power in the list and switch its toggle to On .
If your laptop is managed by an organization (e.g., a work or school device), IT administrators may disable the battery icon via Group Policy. You will see a grayed-out Power option in Settings. In this case, you cannot add the icon unless you have administrative privileges.
Wait a few seconds, right-click the same device again, and select . add battery icon to taskbar
In this guide, we will walk you through every method to on Windows 10 and Windows 11. We will also cover advanced troubleshooting for when the icon refuses to show up, grayed-out options, and driver issues.
: To see the exact percentage next to the icon, navigate to Settings > System > Power & battery and toggle on Battery percentage . Right-click an empty space on the taskbar and select
Inside, there were folders labeled with long, terrifying strings of letters and numbers—GUIDs, the birth certificates of system icons. He had to find the one for Power.
Your screen and taskbar will flicker for a moment. Once they reload, check if the battery icon has reappeared. Locate Power in the list and switch its toggle to On
You will see two items: and Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Control Method Battery .