Re: System Tray Icons Missing - only Logout/Login Fixes - ATTN Win

From: Kelly (kelly_at_mvps.org)
Date: 01/29/05


Date: Sat, 29 Jan 2005 02:27:14 -0600

Hi David,

http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm#Universal_Plug_and_Play_Device_Host
http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/service411.htm#SSDP_Discovery_Service

-- 
All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
"David Campbell" <DavidCampbell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message 
news:A78EF2D1-CE68-43BF-B4FF-EE338205F59D@microsoft.com...
> Hi Kelly,
>
> Don't I need uPNP? What is the function of SSDP? I really appreciate your 
> help
>
> Thx
>
> David
>
> "Kelly" wrote:
>
>> Hi David,
>>
>> None of this works???
>>
>> Icons are missing or disappear, reappear:  This happens for most 
>> Auto-Logon
>> users.
>>
>> Methods/workarounds:  Log off and Log back on, password protect your 
>> account
>> or disable SSDP and uPNP Services.
>>
>> Disable SSDP and uPNP Services (Line 156)
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Troubleshooting the Notification Area
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na
>>
>> Troubleshooting the Volume Control Icon
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_v.htm#volume
>>
>> Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm
>>
>> -- 
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly (MS-MVP)
>>
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>>
>>
>> "David Campbell" <David Campbell@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in 
>> message
>> news:7C9AE94F-5A62-468C-B8FE-2A0041D1702D@microsoft.com...
>> >I thought I was going crazy trying to figure this out. I didn't this
>> >problem
>> > untill SP2 was installed. So far using a manual logon works. It's a 
>> > pain
>> > however and I would like to see Microsft fix this.
>> >
>> > "Carey Frisch  [MVP]" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Q.  "The shear fact that so many people have this issue with 
>> >> WindowsXP".
>> >>
>> >> A.  No, it is not a fact at all as most folks are not having this 
>> >> issue.
>> >>       You managed to cause self-inflicted damage to your system.
>> >>
>> >> How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install
>> >> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm
>> >>
>> >> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens]
>> >>
>> >> -- 
>> >> Carey Frisch
>> >> Microsoft MVP
>> >> Windows XP - Shell/User
>> >>
>> >> Be Smart!  Protect Your PC!
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx
>> >>
>> >> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >>
>> >> "Rob Barbour" wrote:
>> >>
>> >> | The System
>> >> | ------------
>> >> | OS: WindowsXP SP2
>> >> | Mem: 1 GIG
>> >> | CPU: P4-3 GHZ
>> >> |
>> >> |
>> >> | The Issue
>> >> | ----------
>> >> | Systray icons are missing after logging in
>> >> |
>> >> |
>> >> | Only Resolution To Date
>> >> | -------------------------
>> >> | log out and then log in
>> >> |
>> >> |
>> >> | Key points
>> >> | -----------
>> >> | - auto login is NOT enabled
>> >> | - hide inactive icons is NOT enabled
>> >> |
>> >> |
>> >> | What I've Done To Date
>> >> | -------------------------
>> >> | 1. Searched Google Groups (http://groups.google.com) (hundreds of
>> >> others
>> >> | have this
>> >> | issue)
>> >> | 2. Tried the tips on Kelly's site
>> >> | (http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_n.htm#na)
>> >> | 3. Created a new profile (per Microsoft support)
>> >> | 4. Tried hiding inactive icons, apply, and then unhiding all icons
>> >> | 5. Tried refreshing the System Tray via VB and API calls
>> >> | 6. Tried many registry changes from suggestions on Google
>> >> | 7. Waited 10 minutes after reaching the "Welcome" screen before
>> >> attempting
>> >> | to log in
>> >> | 8. Logged in immediately after reaching the "Welcome" screen
>> >> |
>> >> |
>> >> |
>> >> | The shear fact that so many people have this issue with WindowsXP 
>> >> leads
>> >> me
>> >> | to believe that this is an issue that Microsoft needs to address 
>> >> ASAP.
>> >> I'm
>> >> | now at a point where logging in/out/in gets tiresome and I'd like a
>> >> | solution.
>> >> |
>> >> | I'm now begging and pleading for an actual solution, hotfix, or 
>> >> someone
>> >> | admitting this is an issue :)
>> >> |
>> >> | Thanks,
>> >> |
>> >> | Rob
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>> 


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