Windows 7 I cannot LEFT or RICHT click, the Safely remove usb devices tray icon!

Possible Solutions:​

1. Restart the Windows Explorer Process:
   • Sometimes, restarting the Windows Explorer process can resolve system tray icon issues. You can do this by:
     • Pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
     • Under the Processes tab, find explorer.exe, right-click it, and choose Restart.
   []Check System Icons Settings:
   • Ensure that the system icons are set to be displayed in the system tray:
     • Right-click on the taskbar, select Properties.
     • Go to the Notification Area tab and click on Customize.
     • Check if the Safely Remove Hardware icon is set to Show icon and notifications.
   []Registry Check:
   • Verify that the registry key associated with the Safely Remove Hardware icon is correct. Incorrect registry settings could cause issues with the icon display.
     • Press Win + R, type regedit, and navigate to:
       Code:

        HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\TrayNotify

     • Delete the IconStreams and PastIconStreams values. Restart the computer and check if the icon reappears.
   []Re-enable Services:
   • Since you mentioned tweaking services, check if any critical service related to the system tray or hardware detection was disabled:
     • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and check the status of services like Plug and Play and Windows Audio.
   []System File Checker (SFC) Scan:
   • Running an SFC scan can help fix corrupt system files that might be causing the issue. Open a Command Prompt as administrator and run:
     Code:

      sfc /scannow

   []Create a Shortcut for Safely Remove Hardware:
   • You can create a desktop shortcut for safely removing hardware by creating a shortcut to:
     Code:

      RunDll32 HotPlug.dll, DisableUSBPorts

   []Restore to a Previous System Restore Point:
   • If the issue started after tweaking services, consider restoring your system to a point before the changes were made using System Restore.

     Additional Notes:​

     • Make sure your system is up to date with the latest Windows updates and drivers.
     • If none of the above solutions work, there may be a more specific issue with your system that requires further investigation.
     Hopefully, one of these steps will help you resolve the problem with the Safely Remove Hardware icon. Let me know if you need more assistance or if any of these solutions work for you!