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    no power meter icon on taskbar... help!

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dec21st, Oct 31, 2004.

  1. dec21st

    dec21st Newbie

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    i'm using compaq v2000 running on winXP pro sp2

    each time i on my laptop i don't see the power meter icon on my taskbar. it really gives me a headache as i won't be able to know when my batt is gonna end

    what's happening? any other program alternative i can use? i've tried battery bar but it doesn't show me info when i mouse over the icon on taskbar
     
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Go to control panel, then power options. On the advanced tab, there is an option to show in system tray.

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