Wifi icon and sound clock icon not displayed in the Windows 11 task bar

Try these checks in order:

1. Open Taskbar settings
   • Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
   • Under System tray icons, turn on the items needed.
   • Under Other system tray icons, make sure the hidden icon menu is enabled if needed.
   • In Windows 11, the system tray area is where icons such as sound and network appear.
2. Open Quick Settings
   • Select the Network, Volume, or Battery area on the right side of the taskbar.
   • Or press Windows + A.
   • If Quick Settings opens, check whether Wi‑Fi is turned on.
3. Check Wi‑Fi status
   • Go to Settings > Network & internet.
   • Make sure Wi‑Fi is turned on.
   • Also check Settings > Network & Internet > Airplane mode and make sure Airplane mode is off.
4. Run the network troubleshooter
   • Go to Start > Settings > Network and Internet.
   • Select Status.
   • Scroll down and select Network troubleshooter.
   • Follow the on-screen steps.
5. If no Wi‑Fi networks appear
   • Open Device Manager.
   • Expand Network adapters.
   • Right-click the wireless adapter and select Properties.
   • On the Advanced tab, check Wireless Mode or Band and make sure it allows the same frequency as the network.
   • Also confirm the adapter is not disabled. If needed, right-click it and select Enable device.
6. If the taskbar notification area is hidden by policy
   • Check whether the policy User Configuration\Administrative Templates\Start Menu and Taskbar\Hide the notification area is enabled. That policy can cause the network or internet icon to be missing from the taskbar.
7. For the missing sound icon and audio issue
   • In the taskbar search box, type services and open it.
   • Restart these services:
     • Windows Audio
     • Windows Audio Endpoint Builder
     • Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

If the wireless adapter is missing entirely in Device Manager, Windows may not be detecting it. In that case, check for the latest driver through Windows Update or install the correct driver from the device manufacturer.

References:

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