Network icon lost

hi,
i have problem the icon of network connection in the task bar is missing.box displayed in the task bar in TCCIP properties is checked.
Any recommendations and suggestions are appreciated.Thanks in advance for your help.

hi,
i had the same problem with my Dell XPS M1330 Laptop. the network icon was missing after formatting.the problem fixd by the updating driver of network card. Go to control panel / system and select device manager. Right click on the network card, whic gives an error mark and select driver, then update drive. Browse to the location of the stored drivers. and click ok.

To enable the Network icon in the Notification Area or Systray in Windows Vista.

1. Right-click on a blank area of the Taskbar.

2. Click Properties.

3. Click the Notification Area tab.

4. Under System Icons, put a check in the box for Network to enable the network icon in the Systray.

5. Click OK.

hi,
to slove the problem try system restore utility included in XP to restore the computer to a point before the updates were installed. A restore point should have been created when the updates were installed if it is enabled.